| Tilden School - Oakland, CA |
- Neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont
- Telephone: (510) 879-1560
Contact Info
Tilden School
4551 Steele Street
Oakland, CA
94619
Tel:
(510) 879-1560
Fax:
(510) 879-1569
Director:
Joslin Johnson
joslin.johnson@secmail.ousd.k12.ca.us
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
|
Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Survey Information
Survey Information
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Tilden School- Where EVERY child will learn. Growing slowly, getting it right.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:30 am - 11:00 am class/instruction
11:00 am - 12:00 pm lunch
12:00 pm - 2:30 class/instruction
Children play outdoors at varying points during the day.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Children must be referred to the school. applications not accepted. |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
| Extended day | No |
School year
08/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program
06/2008 - 07/2008
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
No extended day. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 3 years to -- |
| Days:
Mon 8:30am - 2:30pm Tue 8:30am - 2:30pm Wed 8:30am - 2:30pm Thu 8:30am - 2:30pm Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: Free
Acceptance criteria: A doctor must refer the child to the school based on the special needs required for the child based on a doctor must refer the child to the school based on the special needs required for the child.
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