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Oakland, CA
St. Mary's Preschool
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neighborhood: Oakland Downtown / Lake Merritt · Telephone: (510) 893-4165
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) | 
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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
2 Parent/Director group meetings per year. Ongoing individual meetings. Children assessed upon entry and at end of school year. Parents given written assessment reports. Parents complete 2 parent surveys per year.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Parents encouraged to stay at school for a few days.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My Child's school is great!
General Parent Education
-This preschool potentially connects parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.3) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
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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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