admissions
OVERVIEW
The annual cycle of admissions events - Open Houses, Information Meetings, and Tours - has ended for the 2010-2011 school year. The next cycle, for the 2011-2012 school year, will begin in October 2010.
We will hold our Open House on Sunday November 21, 2010. From 12:00 - 2:00 will be for families interested in grades bridge-kindergarten through fifth; from 2:30 - 4:30 will be for families interested in grades six through eight. The Open House will be on our newly expanded campus at 360 42nd Street in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland.
For the upcoming school year, there are some grades that can still accommodate new students for September 2010. The school offices are closed during the month of July; please call us in August to inquire. We are happy to make individual arrangements for meetings and tours, if appropriate.
510.653-0317 X101
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Located in Oakland, California, Park Day School is an independent, progressive co-educational school for children in grades bridge-kindergarten through eighth.
Park Day School's campus has been described as "an urban oasis", situated on four acres of trees, gardens, and outdoor nature study centers.
...more about Park Day School
At Park Day School, we believe that "the right school" is one in which a child learns best,
where the educational approach is valued by the family, and where the
family feels a sense of belonging. We believe the key to choosing the right school is to remember that there is not one school that is the right match for everyone.
To reflect our wider community, admissions decisions are made with an eye toward creating a vibrant student body that represents diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, family compositions, gender identities, sexual orientation, and racial identities. Children with diverse learning styles and needs are part of the mosaic of each classroom.
As part of the process, we do not formally test children upon application, nor do we require standardized test results. When children visit the school, which is a component of the application process, they are observed in group interaction as well as in quiet time by themselves. The teacher and a learning specialist spend time in conversation and specific assessment activities with each child.
To be eligible for kindergarten application for the 2011-12 school year, a child must be five years old by September 1, 2011.To be eligible for our bridge-kindergarten program, a child must be five years old by December 2, 2011.
One of the ways to learn about Park Day School, is to attend an Open House. This will take place on Sunday afternoon November 21, 2010. For families interested in learning about grades bridge-kindergarten through five, the Open House will be held from noon - 2:00. For families interested in learning about our middle school, the Open House will begin at 2:30 and end at 4:30. Pre-registration for the Open House is not necessary and it is open to all who are interested in the school, regardless of the age of child.
For a more detailed understanding of the school and to tour classrooms, parents of children eligible for the upcoming school year should pre-register for one of the scheduled information meetings and tours that begin in October. Parents need to call the school admissions office to register. Admissions information meetings and school tours are reserved for parents whose children are eligible for the 2011-12 school year. We would be happy to send an information packet about the school to a family at any time.
For general admissions information, please call Flo Hodes at 510-653-0317 X101 or send an email to flo.hodes@parkdayschool.org
