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Oakland, CA
Sequoia Nursery School
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neighborhood: Montclair / Piedmont Pines · Telephone: (510) 531-8853 · Website: www.sequoiakids.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.5) | 
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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
A big plus for a co-op school is that you will see your child interact with teachers, other adults and children. You really know what is happening. Also you have more contact with the teacher and more time for informal conversations about your child. Formal conferencing is scheduled at the parent's request. Parent education meetings are
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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
The parent is encouraged to stay with child until child is comfortable and secure.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There is ongoing dialogue between the Director, Teacher and parents at Sequoia. I've been very pleased with their ability to ease my child through separation.
Parent #2
We have 3 mandatory evening meetings each year.
Parent #3
The director and teacher feel that it's important for both parents and child to be comfortable and allow the parents as much time as necessary in the school for that to happen.
Parent #4
Sequoia is a co-op so the home school connection is excellent. Every parent knows just what goes on at school and has full access to teachers when questions arise.
Parent #5
Since Sequoia is a co-op, and parents work 1 day/week, it lessens the separation anxiety aspect. I never experienced it with my child, but if a child is experiencing some anxiety, the parent is welcome to stay until whatever time the child feels comfortable. Potential situations are helped by teacher interaction and direction of the child's activities, to distract them, while still making the child feel comfortable. A parent is never required to leave, and can even stay to help out on a day they do not have to work.
Parent #6
This is a play based preschool and although there are some guides and educational goals the emphasis is on introducing the ideas and letting the child go on their own journey. there are a lot of resources presented to parents but we are encouraged to make our own choices for our children. The teachers and board members are very accessible.
Parent #7
There is not a lot of formal written communication because parents are in the classroom at least weekly and so are well aware of what goes on during the school day. The teachers are very accessible to talk to at any time.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.4) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- 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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Participate in the day to day operations of the school, including working one day a week at the school.
Parent #2
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #3
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #4
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #5
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #6
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #7
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #8
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #9
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #10
Pairs old parents with new parents
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
Parents are encourage to schedule a meeting with the teachers are any time
Parent #2
Set up a conference as needed/requested; parents see the teacher weekly on their workday, so general communication is constant and open
Parent #3
The school is a co-op so parents are welcome to talk to the teachers at any time or to schedule a meeting for longer conversations
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