Partnering in the Learning Process
The Studio School is dedicated
to working with families and partnering with
parents in promoting their child’s well-being
and academic growth. We
have found that when parents experience the education
process along with their children they are more
able to fully trust their own instincts, informing
and deepening their family interactions.
The school
holds a number of meetings and conferences throughout
the year, in order to give parents ongoing information
about their child’s
progress, and his/her development. Parent
Connection, an innovative parent-to-parent program,
is especially designed to help parents work through
any issues that emerge as they engage in our
educational approach.
Group
Curriculum Meetings
The Studio School staff leads group curriculum meetings once a month, which all parents are strongly encouraged to attend. These meetings give parents a chance to meet with one another in a group, together with their children’s teacher. It is an opportunity for parents to learn about the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional stages of each age group, and to become familiar with the course of study for each age group and class, as well as the progression of concepts from one stage to the next. Parents will gain a greater understanding of how Studio’s unique approach facilitates the assimilation and integration of concepts and skills, as well as the cultivation and enhancement of special interests and talents. Ms. Rotter is often a guest speaker.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences
are held thrice yearly, near the end of each
school trimester. Schedules that show
the half-hour time slots when teachers are
available will be posted in the first floor
lobby or in the youngest classrooms during
the week prior to the dates for each conference.
These
Conferences provide an opportunity to talk about
the growth and development of each student, as
well as to learn more about the educational process.
Although
it is expected that contact between parents and
teachers will continue throughout the school
year, Parent/Teacher Conferences offer a focused
and attentive setting in which the teacher and
parents have the time to address important issues
in greater depth.
Educational Facilitation
Meetings
These meetings provide supervision and support to The Studio School parents, students, and staff, and assists members of the community in learning about our approach, and how to implement it at school and at home. If parents have questions, or wish to discuss issues pertaining to their child and family, they may contact the school to arrange a meeting with our educational facilitator.
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