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New York, NY
Bellevue South Nursery School
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neighborhood: Gramercy/Union Square · Telephone: (212) 684-0134 · Website: www.bsnurseryschool.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) | 
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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
We have a curriculum meeting, and two parent conferences per year. Additionally, we have a parent-of-the-day program allowing parents to spend one session a month in the classroom with their child. We give out a monthly curriculum letter to the parents so they are informed of what we are doing each month.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Home visits by teachers
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Director's Comments
We have a phase-in program which includes a home visit, meeting in small group for a short time and building gradually to full time-full group. Parents or caregivers are welcome to stay in the room as long as necessary for their individual child.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is a small gem within the cutthroat world of Manhattan preschools. There are 3 teachers in the classroom with 15 kids maximum. The year my son attended there were 13 kids in the class. It's a little school that is very nurturing and lovely. In my mind it is the perfect introduction to 'school' for a small child.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.7) |
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Parents:
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- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are required to make donations ourselves
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- 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
Parents can sign up and be a Parent of the day every month in the child's class room. It's a wonderful opportunity to play an active role in the classroom.
Parent #2
It's a very nice, close-knit community comprised of mostly parents who reside in Waterside Plaza yet they are very open to other parent involvement....
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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