Summary
Contact Info
Centennial Academy
6610 Grand Montecito Parkway
Las Vegas
, NV
89149
www.centennialacademy.com
Tel:
(702) 315-3190
Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The preschool is good but the elementary school is going downhill.
Parent #2
Centennial Academy is fairly new, now in its 4th year. I was worried about that, since new places sometimes have "kinks" to work out, but my daughter is really doing well there. They have a good mix of structure and play. She's ahead of some kids, academically, but what I really want from a Pre-K is learning to be with kids her own age, sharing, making friends, resolving conflicts, etc., and learning to be away from mommy, so that Kindergarten isn't a trauma! The hours are SO flexible (campus opens at 7 and closes at 5:30, with no extra charge) with actual classes running 8:30-3:30. She loves her teacher (a 12-year veteran) and her assistant teacher. I looked at many schools and programs, and I feel like we did the right thing.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.7) |
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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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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My daughter has a teacher and an assistant teacher, and they are a wonderful, effective pair. They have a good balance of strenghts and skills, and my daughter adores them both.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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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 and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I have a wonderful relationship with my daughter's teacher. There are formal "meetings," but she's very easy to talk to informally whenever she or I have a concern. I get great feedback on what Jen's doing in the classroom, and it's therefore easy for me to tie in home activities/discussions.
Parent #2
Communications depend on the teacher- some do and some dont. School does not communicate often with parents.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The main rule is "be kind," which translates to being kind to other kids, the teachers, the classroom, the animals, the environment, etc. My daughter responds very well to this. Now, if she's acting out at home (much less since school started) I ask her, "are you being kind?" and she can usually snap out of it quickly. She has learned that there are consequences for her behavior, and that she can't always be first. I really feel the discipline is just right at the school, neither too lax or too heavy-handed.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
As long as you have the tuition, Centennial will let your child in.
