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Oakland, CA
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 653-7430
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
I write a daily summary of activities, behaviors, and accomplishments. I also hold annual parent meetings to discuss development, goals, challenges, accomplishments and possible ways parents can help at home and in the community.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Daily projects and activities to prepare for school. Talk about who will go to school and when and some of the things they will be doing, including samenesses and differences.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
So as to not tug on my son's expectations, we do not drop in for visits, so that he doesn't misunderstand that we are picking him up.
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
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- 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
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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