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San Jose, CA
Achiever Christian School (Sands Dr.)
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neighborhood: Willow Glen · Telephone: 408-264-6789 ext 112 · Website: www.achieverchristian.com
Home-School Connection
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
Annual open house
Ongoing tours
Open door, drop in policy
Letters home
Regular conferences
We believe that we have equipped children by the end of the year to be successful in most settings, and feel that it's the parent's choice as to where they want to place their child. Our preference is, of course, Achiever and/or another Christian environment.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
lots of love and care
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) |
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Class newsletter
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