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Alameda, CA
Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools
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Telephone: (510) 747-7529 · Website: www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd
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
We are a park program. Parents spend one day a session to observe.
Teachers are always available to speak with parents.
Teachers do their bet to keep the parents informed as well as if they have any concerns.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's Comments
The first week, parents are allowed to stay 5-10 minutes.
Staff prefers parents leave right away.
Exceptions are sometimes made.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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Parents:
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Schedule family field trips
- 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
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I was able to see the teacher daily at p/u and d/o. If there was something that needed discussing, I could do it then and vice-versa.
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