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Oakland, CA
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neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont · Telephone: (510) 406-2624
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) | 
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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
Parent-teacher meetings, annual summaries of students learning.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
I am open to a parent staying until the child feels secure at our school. Often, a child will cry for a short time and he/she is fine after that. If a child cries for a longer period of time, I would call the parent. I am very physical and loving with my students and often hold them and even rock them when they are sad. They enjoy sitting on my lap when they first arrive if they are feeling sad. I also have a loving assistant who is very nurturing to the children.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My daughter's school is wonderful. I get tons of feedback from the teacher when I pick up and drop off my child. I am encouraged to stay as long as I want.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school passes around to all the parents a voluntary meals sign-up sheet for mothers of students who are expecting their second (or third) child. This has been a very successful volunteer program to help expecting moms cope with their newborns during the first few months.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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