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Oakland, CA
Betty's Children's Academy
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 430-8789 · Website: http://www.bettyschildren...
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
When a child first enrolls, parents are called in order to see how the child's day is going.
Progress of student learning is reviewed on a regular basis.
Student progress reports are evaluated twice annually.
We have informal teacher/parent meetings.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Preschool transition is addressed via pre-entry meetings with parents at the school and small group sessions. New children are assigned a helper and friends to assist in transition.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
All of the teachers are very polite and respectful of the parents and they welcome any comments or questions we may have.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Go on field trips
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Fieldtrips with school.
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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