REMEMBER- Calling teachers/staff by their first name without honorifics is considered disrespectful at GCS so please avoid it.

• Be prompt. If you are late, your time will be cut short.
• Limit your conference to the allowed time (15 minutes).
• Should you feel the additional time is needed, you may mutually establish that time with the teacher.

As a courtesy to others, we reserve the right to reschedule your appointment if you are more than 5 minutes late. Make arrangements for childcare so you may better focus on the conference.

Parent-teacher conferences (PTC)

PTC is a meeting with your child’s teachers. The meeting is to:

• meet and get to know each other
• build a positive relationship
• Share information about your child’s interests and learning
• talk more in-depth about your child’s student report.

Parent-teacher conferences are valuable. They can help the teacher understand more about your child. You can also learn where you can help your child in their learning.

We hold conferences on the 1^st Saturday of each month and parents can reserve their spot by signing up for upcoming events on our website.

You can also book a conference through Meet your child’s Teacher at other times^ if you’re concerned about your child’s progress and can’t wait for the next scheduled PTC.  ^ Availability of slot Before the conference

• Read through your child’s report and think about what you want to discuss.
• Write a list of questions you want to ask the teacher.
• Ask your child if there are any questions they would like you to ask, or if there is anything they would like you to tell the teacher.
• Ask your child what they think the teacher is going to tell you.
• Think about anything you’d like to tell the teacher. For example, if there have been changes that have had an impact on your child.

During the conference

• If you want to ask about a specific thing, let the teacher know at the start of the conference.
• Write down answers to your questions so you can share them with your child.
• Ask about how your child is enjoying school and taking part in the class.
• Ask about any behavior issues.
• Let the teacher know any information you think they need about your child.
• You and the teacher may create a plan with the next steps.
• If you’re unsure about anything, ask the teacher to explain further.

After the conference

• Keep in regular contact with the teacher to follow up on your agreed plan.
• Talk with your child about what you discussed. Talk about ways you can work together to improve their learning.