Parent-Teacher	Conferences
A	parent-teacher	conference	is	mandatory	for	all	parents	to	attend	at	the	end	of	the	first	
trimester	and	encouraged	at	the	end	of	the	second	trimester.	If	you	wish	to	meet	with	your	
child’s	teacher	at	a	separate	time	from	the	mandatory	conferences, it	is	necessary	that	you	
make	an	appointment.	You	can	do	this	by	e-mailing	your	teacher	and	requesting	an	
appointment.	Teachers	are	never	to	meet	with	parents	during	a	scheduled	class. During	the	
school	day	the	teachers	have	assigned	responsibilities	and	will	not	be	available	to	parents	
unless	an	appointment	has	been	made.
Note:	 Teachers	may	only	meet	with	a	parent	and	or	legal	guardian	of	students,	unless	agreed	
upon	in advance	by	the	teacher.	In	cases	of	divorced	or	separated	parents,	it	is	the	
responsibility	of	the	parents	to	either	coordinate	to	schedule	the	conference	together	or	make	
separate	appointments.		It	is	helpful	to	the	teacher	if	both	parents	can	attend	the conference	at	
the	same	time. Students	in	grades	7-8	should	attend	the	Parent/Teacher	conference	with	
their	parent.		Attendance	is	optional	for	students	in	grades	K-6. Students	and/or	siblings	should	
not	be	left	unattended.