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Oakland, CA
Beacon Day School
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neighborhood: Fruitvale · Telephone: (510) 437-2311 · Website: www.beaconday.org
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline
We use conflict resolution which is integrated into the curriculum and problem solving/decision making skills are taught which are part of our E.P.I.C. program. Teachers empower children to participate in the process until there is a resolution.
Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario
Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'
Affirm to child A that it is OK to change your mind. Ask child B how this made him/her feel. Find an alternative project for child A and child B to do together.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parent #1
The school has a enormous playground, that needs attention!
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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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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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom
- We keep special snacks for allergic children
- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child
Medications
- We keep their medication on hand at all times
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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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