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San Jose, CA
ATLC Preschool
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neighborhood: Cambrian · Telephone: (408) 371-2573
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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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I was very happy with the staff and teachers at ATLC, but did not bond with any of the parents. I think this was due in part to the drop off/pick up arrangements at the school. This is very different in our elementary school. I did not like their separation process for my child but understand that for the most part, it was better for the children to say goodbye to parents at the office and be walked to the classroom by a teacher...my child would have adjusted better if I took her to the classroom myself.
Parent #2
ATLC has a warm caring dedicated staff. There may not be a formal end of year parent-teacher meeting but the school communicates to the parents what the children will be learning via monthly newsletters as well as updating weekly on a billboard what the children learned that day. The teachers also communicate during pick-up time. This is not a strict academic environment, but rather a more relaxed environment learning the basics while having fun at the same time and focusing on the building of self-esteem. The children learn math, phonics, sign language, Spanish, seasons, songs as well as following directions and putting their things away.
Parent #3
Parents are told that the drop off procedure is to let their child out of the car and have them brought in to school by staff. Parents are discouraged from walking thier children to classrooms.
Parent #4
Parents always feel welcome to drop by, ask questions--this is a very welcoming school. Hard for full-time, working parents to communicate w/teachers but are able to leave notes and/or communicate through office staff in an effective manner.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Are invited to the school to attend various functions with our children.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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