Parent-Teacher Conferences

A parent–teacher conference is a time when important people in a student's life can talk about how that student is doing in school. It's a chance for you to ask questions about the class and your child's progress, and allows you to work together as a team to discuss ways you both can help your son or daughter at school and at home.  For older students, parents can inquire about future coursework that would be suitable for their child given their present and past performance in that subject area. Your child's teacher is an invaluable resource.

Parent-Teacher conferences occur at all school buildings and grade levels. This year they are scheduled for the weeks of October 23 and March TBD 

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Below are support documents that can help our H S parent community prepare to make the most out of these meetings:

For K-8 students:  “Make Parent Teacher Conferences Work For You & Your Child” at

http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Make_Parent_Work_You/

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Especially helpful for the K-6 conference format:  "Parent‑Teacher Conference Checklist"   This is a National PTA website list of issues and questions parents may want to consider prior to the conference appointment.  

Parent-Teacher Conference Checklist

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For High School families:  View "Make the Most of Your 5 Minutes"

 or view "Parent-Teacher Conferences: Make the Most of Your Meeting"  

at http://www.collegeboard.org/parents/plan/hs-steps/21286.html



        The District Parent Council has added a few more pointers that may help ELPS families prepare for these meetings

        • Get to know or establish a friendly relationship with your child's teacher before conference time. This can be done at drop off/pick up time or during curriculum night or other school gathering.
        • If there is an issue, don't wait until conferences to bring it up. You can make an appointment at any time.
        • If the conference is going long, and there are other parents waiting to talk with the teacher, it is in everyone's best interest to set aside another time to meet and continue your conversation.
        • Parents are encouraged to prepare questions in advance; for 5th-12th grade parents, Powerschool is a valuable tool in determining what issues may need to be discussed.

          Reminder about Powerschool: Parents can get their child's grade report sent to their email on a daily weekly or bi-weekly basis. They can set this up through their Powerschool parent page.