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Oakland, CA
Broadway Children's School
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neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 763-9337 · Website: broadwaychildrensschool.org
Home-School Connection
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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 Ed meetings Newsletters emails Parent conferences in PreK year. We try to talk with parents at drop off and pick up times. Teachers will conference anytime! Both-Advises in general on which kindergartens and elementary schools might provide the best education for their child and Actively advises parents on which kindergartens and elementary schools might provide the best education for their child and works to secure a slot for their child. Some parents need and want more direction than others.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
We have a Home Visit to meet the child/parent before the child ever steps into the school, then a picnic with their class, then we ask parents to drop and leave 1st month so child can build a relationship with teachers.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Encourage play dates out of school
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I'm not really 'invited'. I just talk with them when I pick up or drop off my child.
Parent #2
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