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Berkeley, CA
Garden Day Montessori
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 649-9110
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 information evening occurs in September. Parent-teacher conferences happen in the spring. There is lots of informal conversation throughout the year, initiated by both parents and teachers. We hold a meeting in the fall to inform and advise parents about kindergarten. Past parents come and share their experiences.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
With a mixed-age class, only about one third of the group is new to the school each year. This allows us to focus our attention as needed on the children that are having their first experience away from home, and lets the older children participate actively in helping the younger ones acclimate. Parents bring their child in for one or more visits before they start. Parents and teachers discuss what to expect at the beginning of the year, and the teachers advise parents as to what might be most beneficial to their child during separation.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Great deal of caring and thoughtful support for each child, and stable teaching staff lead to very family-environment.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.8) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Participate in work days to paint/repair school grounds and furniture.
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 per year.
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