Summary

Contact Info

I Cento School
1600 River Road
New Braunfels , TX 78132
www.icentoschool.com/

Tel: (830) 608-9900

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 5

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1991

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.9)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Kind, courteous staff and faculty. Very creative environment for children, certified teachers. I would highly recommend this school for children 3 years through 5th grade. My children have had a terrific experience at this school. I think it is the best school in town!

Parent #2
After an incident involving my child during splash day, the director told me, "It is not my job to police the children during splash day."

Parent #3
Kind and caring teachers. The problem is in adminstration and organization of the school. Little to no communication back to parents. Communication is also not timely. Our son's teacher quit in the middle of the year and the parents were not notified until two weeks after she had left the school. If our son hadn't mentioned the changes, we wouldn't have known. Parents hear about changes in school events or schedules usually a day or two before they happen. The school needs a good administrator, as the Director of the school also teaches class instead of running the school. The first grade teacher is very good and we enjoyed her abilities. With the teacher turnover in other grades, we encourage parents to stay closely involved in your child's education and the school itself.

Parent #4
Teachers hired are good, but don't stay long. Some classes had 3-4 different teachers in just a few months.

Parent #5
This school teaches so much more then how to pass an exam. The teachers are dedicated and outstanding teachers. They focus on teaching acedemics through problem solving and creative thinking like no other I have found. My kindergardener can not only read this review, but has already grasped the concepts and applications of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Unbelieveable!!!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

The Philosophy of i Cento is based on social constructivist theories. The theoretical views hold that knowledge and understanding are constructed through social interactions. At i Cento School, teachers, children, and parents will be involved in negotiating and constructing curriculum together in a project-based earning environment.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
It states that we are to receive music, art, and P.E., but with staff shortages those teachers are usually pulled to serve in classrooms.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.9)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.8)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Does not encourage communication

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.0)
Parents' Opinions
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
NA

Parent #2
Communication with parents is weak at best.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.4)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 4 years		Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$345/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

â?¢$195.00: Preschool 2 days per week

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
I volunteered in her class the first few months until enough new students enrolled so that a full time assistant could be hired. This ensured the ratio of teacher to children allowed the instruction and oversight was effective.