Middle school parent/teacher conferences have the same purpose as those at elementary and high school—a face-to-face opportunity for teacher and parent regarding the progress and potential of a child. Three to five minutes does not seem like nearly enough time to cover the educational, social, and emotional growth of a child and I don’t imagine that teacher or parent believes it can be done in that time. This is a check point, a marked opportunity, to touch base and open or strengthen the lines of communication.
MS Conference Basics: October 25th & 27th from 5 - 8 p.m.
1. In an effort to keep numbers balanced, we ask that parents of students with last names A - K attend on Tuesday, October 25th and those from L – Z attend on Thursday, October 27th. Of course this is only a guideline and those with conflicts are welcome to attend the alternate evening.
2. Your child’s schedule is available in the following ways:
a. a copy will be sent home the Monday before conferences or
b. parents can print their child’s schedule using the Parent Connect access through Zangle. https://zangle.oakland.k12.mi.us/novi/parentconnect/
3. Maps and teacher/classroom lists will be available for your reference.
4. MS conferences do not meet by appointment. Teachers are located in their classroom. Parents report and, if necessary, can have a seat in “line” until the teacher is available for the next conference.
5. The conferences are intended to be brief. The teacher will give a short summary of the student’s progress, highlighting strengths and weaknesses noted to date.
6. If further conversation is necessary, make an appointment to speak at a convenient time for parents and teacher to address concerns and strategize with the child.
7. Move on to the next teacher!
Counselors, social workers, caseload teachers and other resources are also on hand for brief conferences. We look forward to seeing you then!
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