Parent Teacher Conference

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Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

Our middle school does it this way and I like it a lot. Teachers are all seated in the gym and cafeteria and you can visit with any of them you prefer. There are chairs if any of them have a wait.

+1 I was skeptical but I think it’s effective, too.

What do you think two or more adults can effectively communicate about student achievement in 5 minutes max?

I see grades and assignments/teacher comments on assignments in parentvue so I don't really need to know much about achievement. We typically cover (quickly) if there are areas to work on and if behavior is good. I assume if any of my kids needed more in depth, I would learn that at the conference and schedule a follow-up.

Also, I've noticed them not being hard and fast on the 5 minute rule and teachers go over when needed. I keep it to 5 minutes for their sake, but I imagine if there is a need they'll run over time and that's fine.

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Thanks everyone for your inputs!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

We’re doing it this way too and it seems like such a waste of everyone’s time. We are required to be at school all day for scheduled Zoom conferences. (Barely any parents signed up to meet with any teachers) then it’s whoever comes from 4:30-7. Such a long day. Could have easily been avoided by enforcing sign ups. Admin doesn’t use their brain.

The Zoom slots seem to be working well at DC's school.
Do you teach PE? Other than PE almost every slot is full according to the schedule.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

Our middle school does it this way and I like it a lot. Teachers are all seated in the gym and cafeteria and you can visit with any of them you prefer. There are chairs if any of them have a wait.

+1 I was skeptical but I think it’s effective, too.

What do you think two or more adults can effectively communicate about student achievement in 5 minutes max?

It’s not effective at all. I’m not going to create notes for 150 parents that might potentially show up. I write detailed conference notes, with work samples, etc for the parents who make appointments. I hate the pop in conferences. Whoever said it’s a waste of time, it truly is.

That's really going beyond. I think most teachers just talk off the cuff and that's fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

Our middle school does it this way and I like it a lot. Teachers are all seated in the gym and cafeteria and you can visit with any of them you prefer. There are chairs if any of them have a wait.

I just don't think you are going to get anything useful in 5 mins.

This is really a waste of time for both parents and teachers. Principals should prioritize 20 min meetings for struggling students.

Many schools do this. No conferences unless you're struggling. Invite only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

We’re doing it this way too and it seems like such a waste of everyone’s time. We are required to be at school all day for scheduled Zoom conferences. (Barely any parents signed up to meet with any teachers) then it’s whoever comes from 4:30-7. Such a long day. Could have easily been avoided by enforcing sign ups. Admin doesn’t use their brain.

The Zoom slots seem to be working well at DC's school.
Do you teach PE? Other than PE almost every slot is full according to the schedule.

No. Math. Again, barely anyone signed up for any classes. Funny enough, PE had more than most.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

Our middle school does it this way and I like it a lot. Teachers are all seated in the gym and cafeteria and you can visit with any of them you prefer. There are chairs if any of them have a wait.

+1 I was skeptical but I think it’s effective, too.

What do you think two or more adults can effectively communicate about student achievement in 5 minutes max?

It’s not effective at all. I’m not going to create notes for 150 parents that might potentially show up. I write detailed conference notes, with work samples, etc for the parents who make appointments. I hate the pop in conferences. Whoever said it’s a waste of time, it truly is.

That's really going beyond. I think most teachers just talk off the cuff and that's fine.

So now we're judging teachers for doing more than the bare minimum? Typical DCUM. Seriously, ridiculous at this point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ours is by invite only- if you don’t hear anything, you’re not allowed to meet with teachers.

You are always allowed to meet with teachers, even if you don't have a conference spot reserved -- if you want to meet, email the teacher to schedule one during school hours.

Ha ha yeah right. 50% of the time you will get a blow off, or a phone letting you know that the teacher is solving it directly with the student whilst you watch their grade stay exactly the same throughout the year

[Anonymous]

Ahh yes, another year of "arena" style conferences where the parents of the stellar students come in and the parent of the ones that should be there are no where to be found.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ahh yes, another year of "arena" style conferences where the parents of the stellar students come in and the parent of the ones that should be there are no where to be found.

Lol yeah this was pretty much me. I went because I’m involved and engaged in my kid’s HS performance, but he’s doing good/great, so it was mainly a pleasant convo with his teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

Our middle school does it this way and I like it a lot. Teachers are all seated in the gym and cafeteria and you can visit with any of them you prefer. There are chairs if any of them have a wait.

+1 I was skeptical but I think it’s effective, too.

What do you think two or more adults can effectively communicate about student achievement in 5 minutes max?

I never ask questions about student achievement. I have that data already. I have other things I am curious about and I’m good at getting to the point. I get a lot of info in that period of time.

Sounds like behavior is the issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ours is by invite only- if you don’t hear anything, you’re not allowed to meet with teachers.

You are always allowed to meet with teachers, even if you don't have a conference spot reserved -- if you want to meet, email the teacher to schedule one during school hours.

Ha ha yeah right. 50% of the time you will get a blow off, or a phone letting you know that the teacher is solving it directly with the student whilst you watch their grade stay exactly the same throughout the year

On the flipside, parents give us fake phone numbers and email addresses. Or they get upset you've contacted them in the first place. No one wins here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call and ask. Our is doing a Hunger Games-style option where everyone tries to meet with teahers for 5 mins at a time, with no appointment. Sounds useless. I wish they just kept the time for kids whom they identified.

Our middle school does it this way and I like it a lot. Teachers are all seated in the gym and cafeteria and you can visit with any of them you prefer. There are chairs if any of them have a wait.

+1 I was skeptical but I think it’s effective, too.

What do you think two or more adults can effectively communicate about student achievement in 5 minutes max?

I see grades and assignments/teacher comments on assignments in parentvue so I don't really need to know much about achievement. We typically cover (quickly) if there are areas to work on and if behavior is good. I assume if any of my kids needed more in depth, I would learn that at the conference and schedule a follow-up.

+1. I really liked the style of conferences. They were very efficient. Teachers would get to the point quickly on any topic. Though, my kids are straight a student so my concerns weren’t about grades. If any parent needs a longer in-depth conference, the teachers would hold one for them on a different day.

[Anonymous]

At our MS they schedule these during standard working hours to ensure many parents can't attend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At our MS they schedule these during standard working hours to ensure many parents can't attend.

Teachers work during standard working hours so it's even less effective to schedule them at other times. If you want to talk to a teacher.