Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Report Card Conferences

It's 1:06. No parents yet. Conferences are from 1-3 today and tomorrow, as well as 6-8 tonight.

I have report cards and student folders prepared, sitting next to me, while I work on my room (and sip my coffee and dance a bit to 88.5, but hey, an empty classroom is a glorious thing; I love my lil home away from home).

I know that most Philadelphia high schools are no longer "neighborhood" schools, so parents can not just walk a few blocks and come meet with us. I also realize that by high school, not many parents feel the need to come anyway.

However, since I teach Life Skills Support this year, I would think that parents of students with special needs would be eager to come talk about their child's progress and their transition goals. Maybe even just call to talk during this time (I gave my personal cell # to all families)??

I sent letters home in their daily folders, to remind them about conferences, and also sent this information home on the school-wide calendar for the month.

I love what I do. I love my kiddos. I love teaching. I would love to feel like more of a team with the parents of my students.

1:19. Still just me.

Please, parents, change this!