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Oakland, CA
Rainbow School
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 658-2034
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) | 
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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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| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Children in their last preschool year work in small groups on beginning writing and reading in order to open up the conversation about Kindergarten. Older children (former Rainbow students) visit regularly and act informally as mentor for the future transition.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Encourage play dates out of school
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
May volunteer to work on a project with the children: How to make something in the kitchen, how to build something, for example and to participate in circle time.
Parent #2
My school has a listserve and active calling list for any queries related to the preschool or general family needs. Also informal support on many levels is given.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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