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Berkeley, CA
Duck's Nest Preschool
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 527-2331 · Website: www.ducksnest.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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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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Savvy Source's Comments
Parent-Teacher conferences, Phone calls in the evenings, parent workshops and meetings are offered by the school. (information from Director)
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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
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Director's Comments
We have extra staff on hand at the beginning of the year. Parents can stay a little longer at the beginning. We also have families come visit one or two times with their child prior to the beginning of the year. (information from Director)
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
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Parents:
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Schedule family field trips
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents
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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