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Oakland, CA
Chatham School
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neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont · Telephone: (510) 531-1534 · Website: www.chathampreschool.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.4) | 
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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
Newsletters, report cards, parent/teacher conferences, education classes, notes going home, open house, Chatham at a glance weekly, field trips on weekends.And also actively advised parents on which kindergartens and elementary schools might provide the best education for their child and works to secure a slot for their child. Many private schools are for certain type of child. Usually with guidance the parent picks the right school.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (2.4) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Pre visits, parent hangs around few days, then cut the strings.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I'm not encouraged to drop in, but I'm not discouraged, either.
Parent #2
There is very little interaction between families at Chatham. There are only two school events, one during the holiday season, and one at the end of the year. The school does not communicate effectively with the families.
Parent #3
The initial adjustment period at the beginning of the school year is not handled well due to a large number of children to staff available. I was never sure if anyone would attend to my crying child. I felt like the environment was chaotic and disorganized.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.3) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There isn't really a parent community.
Parent #2
Provides some telephone numbers for other families.
Parent #3
I don't feel there is a parent community.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- 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
I would not say the school 'invites' parents to communicate with the teacher. It is up to the parent to find a suitable way.
Parent #2
None
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