Parent Conferences Formal parent/teacher conferences are scheduled 3 times per year to facilitate open communication between parents and teachers regarding students’ progress. Refer to the School calendar for specific dates. Green Tech High parent conferences are designed to serve 2 purposes: To provide students the opportunity to describe their academic and behavioral progress to parent and to provide parents the opportunity to ask questions of the teacher. Therefore, parent conferences are student led, with the teacher playing a secondary role as facilitator. Careful planning can help you get the most out of your conference:
If you cannot make the scheduled time, call the school to schedule a more convenient meeting.
If at all possible, arrange for childcare so that you, your son and the teacher can talk without distractions.
Talk to your son about the conference prior to attending; are there any concerns he would like to discuss?
When possible, both parents should plan to attend the conference.
If only one parent attends, talk it over beforehand to be sure all questions are covered.
Arrive early, if possible, since teachers are on a very tight schedule on conference day.
Take notes as you and the teacher talk; write down points for future reference.
By stressing the positive points and developing a plan to address needs, you can use the conference to improve your child’s education.
Green Tech High maintains an open door policy, and parents are encouraged to visit their children’s classrooms anytime (with prior notice and approval from the Principal) to see them in action. Informal conferences or conversations may also be scheduled with teachers or the Principal at any time throughout the year.
