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Chicago, IL
British School of Chicago
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Review this preschool |
neighborhood: Andersonville · Telephone: (773) 506-2097 · Website: www.britishschoolchicago.org
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.9) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parent #1
Although I do not spend time in the classroom (I work, so I rarely do drop-off or pick-up), the teacher always reports to my husband anything -- either positive or negative -- that happened during the day that she thinks he needs to be aware of. We have been very impressed with both the teacher and teaching assistant.
Parent #2
The BSC teachers are extremely well trained and are very in touch with the progress of and obstacles affecting each child. The teachers are of an extremely high caliber.
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