Summary
Contact Info
Girotondo Italian Preschool and Kindergarten
1055 Las Ovejas Ave.
San Rafael
, CA
94903
www.girotondoschool.org
Tel:
(415) 383-6775
Director:
Rosella Pusateri
andiamo@girotondoschool.org
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
3
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teacher/student ratio is great! The students really learn Italian, and so much more. My daughter is ahead of her age group now!
Parent #2
This is a wonderful school for parents who would like to expose their children to lots of Italian language and culture. The classes are very small, so children gets plenty of attention.
Parent #3
We live in Marin County, CA and couldn't be happier with Girotondo Italian School.
Firstly, Girotondo is a licensed school and a full-immersion Italian language program, the only one in the state of California. The teacher ratio and quality is fantastic and the parent group is very tight-knit and social. I really like knowing the parents of the children my daughter is going to school with and I know I can count on them in a pinch. I haven't witnessed first-hand any discipline, but I will comment that the students are a very happy, well-behaved group.
The best thing I can say is that my daughter loves it and acquiring a second language she otherwise wouldn't.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Our goals are:
* To build an Italian/American community where children can find new peers with whom to share their Italian language skills.
* To facilitate and help children become the primary protagonist in their learning.
* To create and maintain an environment in which children are recognized, respected and responded to based on their individuality and uniqueness.
* To provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that is physically, cognitively and psychologically safe.
* To capitalize on children�??s inherent curiosity and self-motivation to learn.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:00am Free Play
9:00am Circle/Sing/Dance
9:30am * Subjects
10:30am Imaginative Play/Free Play
10:45am Snack
11:00am Outdoor Play
12:15pm Lunch Ritual
12:45pm Story/Nap Time
1:15pm * Subjects
2:00pm Good Bye
2:15pm Art/Music/Theater Class
3:00pm Good Bye
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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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 and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Girotondo has the additional challenge of being a language immersion school. New students usually do not already speak Italian, so the teachers take extra care to ensure a smooth transition and home/school cohesion.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school has a very small play area, but it is in good condition.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
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Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
4 years
6 months
to
6 years
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$0/Week |
From
3 years
to
4 years
6 months
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$0/Week |
From
2 years
to
3 years
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$0/Week |
From
to
2 years
6 months
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Tue 10.45am - 12.00pm
Thu 10.45am - 12.00am
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$0/Week |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
(Extended care is available in the morning from 8 am till 9 am and in the afternoon from 1 pm until 3 pm)
Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
