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Oakland, CA
Bernice and Joe Playschool
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 638-3529 · Website: www.berniceandjoe-playsch...
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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Director's Comments
We have daily contact, talks with parents, and a yearly parent-teacher conference. We have a Kindergarten forum in January to help parents decide on what school to go to.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.5) |
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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
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
We put extra effort to help the child adjust to the many new faces and new routines.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Receive newsletters
- 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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Attend monthly parent meetings to help plan school activities.
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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