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Oakland, CA
Gan Mah Tov Preschool
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neighborhood: Crocker Highlands / Glenview · Telephone: (510) 530-2146 · Website: www.thegan.net
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) | 
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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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Savvy Source's Comments
We have a monthly parent education class. 15 hours of family volunteer hours required. Parent/teacher conferences held once a year but ongoing interactions are encouraged on a daily basis. - Per phone conversation with staff.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
When my 2 year old twins started at Gan Mah Tov, one child was more apprehensive about me leaving. The teachers handled it wonderfully and actively engaged my child to keep him from crying too much. I also felt comfortable enough to call the school from my car to see how long my son was crying for! It was usually only about 20 seconds or so and although I knew he was fine, everyone seems very happy and willing to speak with me to reassure me my children were ok and happy.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- 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
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
Wahtever way works for you
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