Making the most of parent/ teacher conferences is important to helping students to achieve the highest levels of success in the classroom and beyond.  Conferences provide a great opportunity for parents and teachers to partner together to work as a team in support of the student.  Sometimes it is beneficial for the child to attend the conference so they can also participate as a vital part of the conversation.  Prior to the conference it can be helpful to have alist of information you, as a parent, want to be able to share with the teacher along with any specific questions or concerns you might have.  You can also ask your son/ daughter if there is anything that you should ask about during the conference.

Here are some additional topics and questions you might want to address as a part of the conference:

• Does my child ask questions, volunteer answers and participate in class discussions?
• Does my child seem organized?  Does he/ she come to class prepared?
• Is my child's homework completed thoroughly, accurately and on time?
• Is my child working up to his/ her potential?
• Is this class appropriate for my child's ability level?
• What classes would you recommend my child consider in this subject area next year?
• Does my child use class time wisely?
• How is my child's attendance - is he/she showing up every day on time?
• Does my child pay attention in class?
• Is my child respectful and courteous to teachers and classmates?
• Does my child appear to get along well with the other students?
• What are my child's strengths?
• What does my child need to work on (weaknesses)?
• What advice do you have to help my child maximize his/ her success in this class?

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