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Oakland, CA
Growing Light Montessori School
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neighborhood: Dimond / Laurel · Telephone: (510) 336-9897 · Website: www.growinglight.net
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
The teachers have two parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year. They also are constantly in touch casually during pick-up and drop-off.
There are also many community building events where teachers and families all come together.
GLMS actually has its own Elementary Program and will work with families individually to help them identify the next appropriate step.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Students begin joining the program throughout the summer in very small classroom settings so the teachers have the time and ability to help work through the separation. This allows time for a very individualized process.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Assist in the office and work with families on outreach for a diverse community.
Parent #2
I receive Yahoo groups emails.
Parent #3
Participate in the parent-run PTA.
Parent #4
The school plans an amazing 3-day camping trip each May for the entire community!
Parent #5
Our school does not have a parent community.
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
Daily interaction.
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