Every teacher my child has had looked for creative ways of addressing these challenges, and the head of the lower school was always aware and supportive about finding solutions. The classes are fun and engaging with a new selection of classes added to the schedule each quarter. If anyone wants to ask specific questions, don't hesitate to contact me. We are so grateful to have found Redwood Day. My name is Kathy Duhl. My son started elementary school at Redwood Day School. . It could be an excellent fit for you. Redwood Day School Inquiry indicates required fields Household Information Primary Home Address Address 1 Address 2 Select. Re: Compare Beacon, Bentley and Park for Alameda family. an RDS family. It also offers activities as a class which changes each trimester. Elementary School Middle School NAIS Member Private See Other Schools in Oakland OHDS. Once a week there is an all school assembly as well as a buddy program that forges friendships between the lower and upper school students. Jannette. We are applying for the school and have heard incredible reviews and experiences from families there but would love to hear from other families -- the good, the potential downsides, and anything in between. I don't think you could go wrong with either school! Our children (who have very different temperaments) are thriving both academically and emotionally. Happy RDS parent, My daughter attends Redwood Day and I'd like to share some thoughts on the ''concrete'' differences you might be looking for. Our child was identified as having learning differencesby RedwoodDay and I thank them for being very forthcoming with what they saw and providing some support services. I am also impressed daily by how well they teach the whole child. Thank you. RDS has 2 sections till grade 5 and then3 sections per class from grades 6-8. One reason was the openness of the admissions process. We're thrilled with the enthusiasm of the teachers & administration, the teacher-student ratio (a teacher and an intern/21 children), the depth & breadth of extracurricular activities (Spanish, Music, Art, Computers, PE, Gardening, Cooking, Service Learning) the clean, modern facilities and the running room the school offers. My son went to a developmental (non-academic) pre-school and has really blossomed in the less-than 2 months he's been at Redwood. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. The kindergarten teacher Mrs. Segal is great, and it has been a good year. They choose to specialize in onelanguage after a few years of trying both. My daughter had spent 3 1/2 years there before going overseas, but my son had only been there a few months before we left and when we returned really only knew one child at RDS. It's very manageable even with 2 parents who work more than 40 hours/week. Pick-up is a breeze due to wide variety of pick up times. 4217 Dunsmuir Ave, Oakland, CA 94619. The school is fully accredited by all the essential independent school associations (WASC, CAIS, NAIS). Berkeley Parents Network, founded in 1993,isbased in Berkeley, California andis a 501(c)(3) nonprofit online network for parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have loved exploring both schools and are hoping to get real feedback on what you love and dislike about the schools (no school is 100% perfect, after all). 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The RDS community is a wonderful supportive and diverse group of families who really care about the school and the children there. Outdoor Space was/is extremely important, as I wanted my kindergartener to run free - climb trees, jump in puddles, experience a sandbox, explore the day to day life of a live chicken, and play safely in a confined area. All this, and we get strong academics without the overwhelming pressure to perform I hear about at some schools. We wanted a school that would teach our children what they need to be academically competitive ?quite honestly, not so progressive that they don?t know how to take a test, but not so advanced that we?re looking at colleges in Kindergarten. The Public School system follows California state public education policies, accepting all children . Our daughter is capable of doing high-level work, but she needs guidance in learning how to navigate the world and relationships too, and we felt Redwood Day offered the best balance. The varied activities and teaching methods throughout the week really appeal to my son and contribute to his overall excitement for learning at Redwood Day School. I look forward to the beginning of next year at the lower school (as do my children.) (http://www.rdschool.org/about-rds) Julie, We have been at RDS for over six years (we have a 6th grader and a 2nd grader; both started in Kindergarten) and it has been a terrific fit for our family. ''The Back 40'' is a grassy knoll for soccer and football, and there are plenty of places to make mud concoctions and get dirty. I have friends at Montclair and Chabot who both say my kids' classes have WAY more racial diversity than their kids' classes. You can be as engaged as you want to, and you will find other families with similar backgrounds/interests if you wish to reach out. I'm not sure this is answering any questions of your friend, but feel free to contact me if s/he wants to talk more. Teachers really get to know each kid and support them. In the lower school, PE is outdoors or in the gym, and the coaches are awesome. The middle school program is terrific - I recommend it to parents. Socially, beyond diversity, I see in the MS a group of kids who are profoundly caring about each other. I'd say the biggest differencesare inscience &art/performance. RDS Parent. Visit. We've heard about kids with ADHD who have thrived at Redwood Day, and some who have not and ended up switching schools. SPES has amazing art teachers and chapel is greatfor many reasons. If you think it matters, tho, just call the admissions folks at the schools and ask them. RDS appealed to us for many reasons. The teachers help students through the learning process and give extra attention to keep the learner engaged. Redwood Day offers affinity groups for the Global Majority, historically oppressed and underrepresented families and those who support them. RDS does an exceptional job at creating community and my son LOVES his school. OPEN TODAY, 2PM TO 4PM. My son is going into 2d grade at Redwood. When we were starting to look at schools for our son, one of his preschool teachers suggested that we look into private schools for him. There is a lot to say about this jewel of a school-- starting with the community of educators, staff, families and kids. 2 Baths. My sons are very different learners - one, in fact, has special needs. It is, in fact, one of the reasons I chose Redwood Day School. Unfortunately, it has closed. There is depth and breadth to their education. Just $11 per member. Redwood Day School has been a nurturing and supportive environment for him. Our African-American son has been at Redwood Day School since kindergarten and is now in the 3rd grade. Teaching elementary school kids Design Thinking is pretty progressive. The care that RDS takes for each individual child's social, emotional and academic development is truly wonderful. The parent community is fabulous too! It's a really close-knit, very diverse community that makes your child feel special every single day. There is such a strong infrastructure in place at Redwood Day School that when the former head of school moved on to a school in LA three years ago, the trustees wasted no time in finding a stellar successor immediately, as opposed to filling it with temporary personnel for a couple of years. :) Good luck with your decision! Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). We couldn't imagine being at a different school. As a neighbor, their parking/drop off situation is a total nightmare. My kindergarteners had 6th grade buddies who were absolutely lovely kids. The list below is a sample of available courses at this school. I'm sure you will too. Its a fantastic place thatfosterslearning. The Director of the program is also very responsive to feedback and concerns and has made a special effort to ensure the youngest children have activities geared to them. Jill, My child has been at Redwood Day School for several years, and I simply couldn't be more pleased. We are looking forward to the next 9 years at Redwood. When I drop my child off at Redwood Day School each morning, I am certain that she is in the most capable hands. Want tomake a differencein your childs & other students education? RDS also has a strong service learning component, much of which is done in ''buddy groups'' with children of different ages working together. Top 20%. We've had one child at Redwood Day (RDS)&another at St. Paul's (SPES), but I can only speak from the K-5th grade perspective. There were many great things about the school, nice families, good teachers, small classes. That is absolutely a possibility. My older child is in their 4th year at RDS (K-3) and my younger one is in their 2nd (K&1). Throughout, the 9 years, there have been a handful (maybe 2or3 handfuls) of times where my kid was either behind in a class or ahead of a class. Parent community and engagement - there are many opportunities to volunteer for field trips, in the classroom, in the library, for special events and the auction, with the Parents Association, etc. I feel that RDS is excellent at helping boys reach their potential. Staff helps kids unload from curb in morning. Alicia, Re: Private middle school that will be challenging for daughter Tom, Just wanted to put in a word for Redwood Day School because it was barely on the radar screen last year when we applied (at the last minute). He started in their pre-K program and is now in Kindergarten. It's so hard to choose a school when you're children are so young when they evolve so much in even just a couple years. We were always really impressed by how well known each TBS child is by the faculty and staff at TBS, and how the teachers nurtured children's comfort with reaching out for academic or social help. We're a two-mom family, both work for nonprofits and have a cozy (tiny) home. We are especially happy now with our new Head of School who is in his 2nd year. (There are lots of postings from elementary parents, but not middle school on the website.) My child is now in the 5th grade, doing beautifully both academically and socially, and has had wonderful support from the school faculty and staff and the kids in t! The grounds are large and lovely and our son sits under huge Redwood trees for lunch!! My son is so much more confident. I don't know whether you are looking into independent schools, but if you are, maybe you should look at Redwood Day to see if it is comfortable for you and a good match for your children. The teachers are SO invested in every child and they work hard to make sure every child thrives. But our atennae was up since preschool so we asked the school to help us get an evaulation and they did. My older son is currently in Kindergarten at RDS. I don't know how else the personality of a school can be made; without sound direction from the head it is impossible to distinguish - and then maintain - the philosophy of the school. We are very pleased with the program. My RDS student gets a more enriching &in-depth science education. The only impression I gained from that was that if I had re-applied the next year and had given them thousands of dollars, they might have made a different decision. While applying, I could find NO ONE who was unhappy here - NO ONE! We left because we moved to Hong Kong for 3 1/2 school years. RDS constantly seeks to improve the campus programs and curriculum. (We had a hard time finding a balance between strong academics and whole child/progressive outlook in Hong Kong, but that is another story.) The philosophy of the school - Engaged, Prepared, Inspired - is fully realized in our experience. . The student population is diverse. The teachers (and done students) teach something they love and the kids get to pick which one they want to take. I would never welcome a student to ?earn a lower grade.? Our middle schooler is surrounded by teachers who really know him and guide him with affection and, when required in his particular case, with gentle firmness. My son is a TOTAL engineering/technically-oriented child and I am so excited for the opportunities he will have at RDS. RDS is making greatstrides in their efforts around diversity and there areconscious efforts to examinehiring, teacher training &curriculum development/implementation. And I have to tell you that RDS really looked great! We have two boys at Redwood Day and couldn't be happier. I can only think of two teachers, during the entire 3 years, who rated a "meh". Redwood Day School is a private K-8 school, started in 1963 as the Mae Carden Center School. Their after care program (x-care) is top notch, and the kids LOVE going there after school. We now find ourselves in the fortunate position of having to decide between Redwood Day and Head-Royce for our son for next year. H-R can feel daunting at first, but it's well managed and fairlyeasy once everyone gets the hang of it (I'd sayabout 2 weeks into the school year). mom to 2 happy RDS kids, Yes, the K-8 program at RDS is alive and doing extremely well. The facilities are GREEN and Eco-friendly, especially the middle school - Oh, and the library is fabulous parents and guardians can even check out books. RDS does a terrific job of striking a healthy balance between strong academics (wonderful and dynamic teachers and specialists, project based learning, differentiated instruction, challenging and engaging curriculum) and the students' social and emotional growth. Social/emotional is fantastic, as is academic, and most importantly, my kids love school and love to learn! Working closely with Redwood Day School teachers and outside support people, I have been able to be very proactive to make sure my child gets the attention he needs both in the classroom and with outside support people. I think it comes down to ADHD severity, what the parents expected from the school in terms of support for the ADHD, and how much families accessed support outside of school. When I was searching 9 years ago for a great independent school, one of my must haves was convenient location and proximity to work. I think this is due in part to the leadership of the school. Stephanie, Re: Good middle school for boys You can now complete your membership and pay your annual dues from the comfort of your own computer or smartphone. It is a tremendously challenging process to evaluate schools as there are numerous factors, many of which are nuanced. We send our child to Redwood Day and absolutely love it. With the effort RDS is putting into this work though,I thinkthey will be there in a few years too. Oakland Homes for Sale $812,868; San Francisco Homes for Sale $1,285,601; Hayward Homes for Sale $839,600; . My son is in the first grade, and loves RDS. So it isn't a school that only ''gets'' one type of student. Redwood Day School admits all types of learners. Finally, the parent community has (frankly) surprised is in good ways! He's now strong in everything, fed advanced math problems, runs a little business, in the performances and challenged in spelling. The size and thoughtful structure of the classes at RDS has also been a positive for us - it is large enough for there to be diversity of learning styles, backgrounds, personalities, etc. If so, what do you think about the school? The African-American diversity is not as high as 18% but I have found a very nice community of African-American families. I live in Oakland, and work in Alameda. There are multiple resource educators for science, Spanish, PE, music, etc. We feel that it is indeed academically strong, but we?ve also been impressed with the passion and creativity of the teachers and their ability to effectively address kids on both a group and an individual basis. We nurture our students to feel proud, confident, and supported in their social and academic learning, excited and ready to contribute to their communities. Hi, I hope you will come and visit Redwood Day if you haven't already! They provide a safe, fun environment for the kids with numerous activities to choose from such as arts and crafts, running club, cooking class, supervised outdoor play and more. RDS sends quite a few kids to Athenian for High School. Good luck in your search for a high school.

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