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Berkeley, CA
Gay Austin School
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 526-2815
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
A week before school starts we have a parent/teachers meeting. At this meeting we discuss school procedures and parents get to know others in their group and their teachers.
In January there is a parent-teacher conference. All teachers are available for individual conferences and for evening phone calls.
We provide information about all the schools, but want the parent to make their own choice. We give as much help and support as we can to each parent.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.5) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
On the first day, the parents stay with their child. This session only lasts for 1 1/2 hours. After that, any parent may stay with their child for as long as it takes to make the child comfortable.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
One conference a year is provided.
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