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Oakland, CA
Duck Pond
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neighborhood: Crocker Highlands / Glenview · Telephone: (510) 530-0851
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
We have parent teacher conferences in the beginning and end of the school year: September and May.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
I like the children to come in July and August to get use to the school. We have the parents come and hang out with the child and do short periods of time ( the child may come in for two hours and then work up to more time and then spend time without the parent) leading up to the first day of school in September.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Duck Pond is a play-based pre-school that also uses the children's interests to direct the curriculum. The teachers are very attuned to the various needs of the children and will work closely with parents on special interests and needs the kids have.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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