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Oakland, CA
Rockridge Montessori School
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 652-7021 · Website: www.rockridgemontessori.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) | 
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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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
though the school has a parent login and website, the directors are VERY poor communicators with parents. They seem nervous all the time. They kept three sets of working parents waiting 20 minutes at an observation day, to talk with a teacher. I really find hte administration frustrating. Though, the teachers in the Infant Toddler program have been wonderful, and make up for this serious lack. though, i don't know if that will be the case when my child move sfrom the Infant toddler room to the main preschool.
Parent #2
They have a nap log and a folder for the child where they place communication, which is helpful.
We never felt really welcome to talk to teachers (except at the one parent/teacher conference) or enter the classroom after my daughter was enrolled, though.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We volunteer for various activities (landscaping, etc).
Parent #2
None of the above.
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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Communication binder with a tabed section for each child. All teachers initial it and there is usually a response.
Parent #2
There is no specific invitation to communicate with the teachers.
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