Parent’s Role and Responsibility

NFGC School recognizes the vital role parents play in the school life of their children. Parents must cooperate with the Center in carrying out all governmental laws, rules, and regulations affecting the operation.

Expectations of Parents
  • Read newsletters, Remind 101 notifications, Brightwheel, and daily sheets sent home.
  • Value staff members and show them common courtesy.  Caregivers are not babysitters. We employ teachers who have training and education in child development. Show respect for their position as an important part of your child’s development.
  • Supervise your children in the building. Your child’s safety and well-being is our primary concern.
  • Keep a sick child at home. The state mandates health regulations to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses. Although it may seem inconvenient at times, these rules also keep your child from being infected by others as well.  It is up to you to have a back-up plan for a child who cannot attend.
  • Address concerns in a respectful way to the appropriate person.
  • Make sure the children get a good night’s rest so they are ready for their busy day.
Developmental Screening

Screening for all children will be conducted twice a year. The staff will use the Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) Checklist in the fall and Spring of each new year. Assessment results and ongoing observations (anecdotal notes) will be used by the staff to individualize instruction for each child.

ASQ-3is a valid and reliable screening tool, the parent will administer a research-based standardized developmental screening for each child enrolled in the program annually. Child screening is used to determine the developmental level of each domain for all children in order that an individual program can be planned.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Each classroom teacher will conduct an evaluation of your child for the purpose of having a Parent/Teacher Conference. The conferences will be conducted twice during the school year. At that time, we will review your child’s assessments to evaluate progress, set goals for the next 6 months, and discuss any questions or concerns. All parents/guardians are expected to participate in these conferences if possible. The conferences can be scheduled to accommodate even the most challenging schedules.