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Berkeley, CA
Cedar Creek Montessori

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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 525-1377

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Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.7)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

source: This information was provided by parents

Director's Comments

- Parent Information Night
- Semi-annual parent-teacher conferences
- An open environment with daily interaction between parents and teachers.

Each fall there is a parent meeting about choosing an elementary school.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

source: This information was provided by the director

Director's Comments

First, before starting, a new child comes on a few orientation visits with a parent. Then the first few days are shorter days. We help the child feel as comfortable as possible, and teachers actively help transition the child.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I didn't answer some of the questions because 1) we haven't yet reached the end of the school year, 2) I don't remember certain things that happened at the beginning of the year. Also, the separation issue wasn't handled by any of the ways the survey suggests. My very shy daughter (who blossomed into an involved and outgoing person very quickly at this school) had a hard time for the first few days and the teachers just sat with her and held her and distracted her in a very loving way as I left the school each morning. Also, I don't know what you mean by 'dropping in.' Parents can and do come to the school at any time, but I haven't tried to stay there and hang out . . . I don't know if people do that or not.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

source: This information was provided by parents

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

source: This information was provided by parents

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Donate 8-hours of volunteer time (school ground maintenance, etc.).

Parent #2
Participate in parent work days to repair/improve the facility. Assist other families in need. Assist other charitable organizations.

Parent #3
We don't have a formal parent community, but we do socialize with other families from the school, arrange playdates, and attend outside activities together.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

source: This information was provided by parents

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Notes in our child's lunch box giving brief updates.

Parent #2
Any teacher or director who is available at almost any time (other than when they are involved with children or a task) to discuss concerns. This school excels at communicating with parents, especially through memos to home.

A Great Book Rhymes!

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Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and

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