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Alameda, CA
Bayside Montessori
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Telephone: (510)-521-3236 ext. 5108656255
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) | 
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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 Comments
Parents observe their child in the classroom twice a year. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice a year. We also have a 'Parent Night' each year when parents come to the classroom and work with their child. Parent education meetings occur once a year. Newsletters are sent home at least once a month. Parents are contacted by the school whenever an issue arises at school. Parents are also encouraged to call the teachers with any concerns they may have. Teachers are always available to discuss these concerns. The teachers are happy to discuss kindergarten placement with parents who ask for advice in this regard.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
New children meet with the teachers (and their parents) one week before the start of the school. We 'phase-in' the children in small groups to ease the separation process. This goes on for 2 weeks. The teachers provide extra attention to children who struggle with separation. Parents are consulted as to what separation techniques work best for their child.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Because there is a set routine in the classroom, parent visits can be disruptive. Parents are welcomed at any time, however, especially to volunteer for projects. Some parents even come up with their own projects and lead the class. Parents do holiday presentations and even dress up as Santa at the holiday time.
Parent #2
Bayside is run by extremely seasoned, well-trained, warm and welcoming staff. Many of the questions raised above, while good, didn't overly concern us as we had absolute confidence in the teachers adn program. The school is fairly structured, with specific parent-teacher conferences, two parent observation periods, a family fundraiser, a family picnic and other assorted opportunities to observe/engage with the students while they are in class. We were more than happy with the arrangement and have never felt the need for more personalized attention. Our child's happy, enthusiastic and inspired attitude assures us his needs are being met.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Schedule family field trips
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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