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Alameda, CA
Alameda Headstart
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Telephone: (510) 865-4500
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
Home visits and family partnerships with every family, parent classes, special staff (family advocates who are assigned to work with parents).
We have workshops and presentations to bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten for parents and children.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Home visits by teachers
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son had a hard time separating at the start of school, though Head Start tried to make it easier on him.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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