Cupertino, CA
Bethel Lutheran School (Finch Ave.)
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (408) 252-8512 · Website: www.bethells.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.6) | |
| Conducts an open house at start of school year | |
| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year | |
| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences | |
| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year | |
| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year | |
| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Savvy Source's Comments
"Class Newsletters
Classes publish their own weekly newsletter about current and upcoming events.
In an effort to get to know you and your child better, conferences will be scheduled with your child's teacher in early fall. Both parents or persons responsible for the child are expected to attend.
Another conference will be scheduled in early spring to discuss your child's growth and progress. At this time four-year-olds will be assessed for placement in Jr. Kindergarten or Kindergarten for the following year. Only children that meet the Kindergarten birthday cutoff will be admitted into Jr. Kindergarten. Children must complete two years of preschool before going on to Kindergarten."
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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Bethel had a very closed door policy. They were very close-minded and discouraged parent communication. I know from previous experience with an older child that Bethel is not the way to run a preschool.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) |
Parents:
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Really, no effort was made to connect parents. The teacher was not a good communicator with parents and was unable to create an environment conducive to parent conversation or communication. She seemed overwhelmed by the children and parents and just wanted to go to lunch.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The preschool teacher was not accessible before or after school.
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