HS Back to School Night: Very low attendance

[Anonymous]

I agree that BTSN should be for ES. MS and HS should just have sign ups for PT conferences mid-fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In ES, yes, it's a priority. In MS, maybe with a 6th grader or if you are new to the school. After that, not worth the time. My kids get good grades, stay on top of their schoolwork, etc. Why exactly do I need to show up?

Agree.
My senior has always done really well. She picks her own classes and advocates for herself regularly, and has no special needs. There is no need for me to go.

Even if you believe that to be true, the high school is made up of more than just seniors. And not all seniors are as self-sufficient and responsible as your daughter. I had a senior DS and I had to engage teachers on more than one occasion last year during his senior year to help them get him together. Senioritis is a headache for parents and teachers for a reason.

High school is full of rough and bumpy transitions from freshman through junior year, and parents and teachers have to work together to guide their kids through that, hence, BTSN as a way to connect parents and teachers.

I am PP and I haven’t gone since 7th grade. So not just because she’s a senior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In ES, yes, it's a priority. In MS, maybe with a 6th grader or if you are new to the school. After that, not worth the time. My kids get good grades, stay on top of their schoolwork, etc. Why exactly do I need to show up?

Agree.
My senior has always done really well. She picks her own classes and advocates for herself regularly, and has no special needs. There is no need for me to go.

Even if you believe that to be true, the high school is made up of more than just seniors. And not all seniors are as self-sufficient and responsible as your daughter. I had a senior DS and I had to engage teachers on more than one occasion last year during his senior year to help them get him together. Senioritis is a headache for parents and teachers for a reason.

High school is full of rough and bumpy transitions from freshman through junior year, and parents and teachers have to work together to guide their kids through that, hence, BTSN as a way to connect parents and teachers.

I am PP and I haven’t gone since 7th grade. So not just because she’s a senior.

Ok. Your child is special, self-sufficient, fully independent, and doesn't need your support in school so you don't need to go to any Back to School Nights. Great. Round of applause for you.

Can the rest of us still have Back to School Night now? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our BTS HS night is a little over two weeks from now, the teachers will have taught for a month before they meet the parents. It's better this way, because by then the teacher actually knows a bit about your kid. Kid has told the parents about school, which spurs more interest to go meet the teachers. Maybe BTSN is happening too soon?

Teacher here. I would love this

[Anonymous]

Our HS one isn’t until next week but middle school was standing room only last night. It’s also nice for community for parents to connect. Our school is also very international and many of those parents show up and ask questions to better understand the US system.

[Anonymous]

I stopped going after 9th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sherwood?

Yep.

This was an administration fail. They have the capability to announce this via Twitter, Instagram, email, and they did not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sherwood?

Yep.

This was an administration fail. They have the capability to announce this via Twitter, Instagram, email, and they did not.

But they’re quick to post that Dr. McKnight‘s there today. So clearly they know how to use these tools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that BTSN should be for ES. MS and HS should just have sign ups for PT conferences mid-fall.

BTSN and P-T conferences are apples and oranges.

[Anonymous]

I wish it had been virtual again this year. I didn't want to be herded with a group of people every 10 minutes. Especially since we have 4 families in our neighborhood with Covid. We haven't had it and don't want it. I found that with my elementary and middle school kids it was useful. With the high school kid after 9th grade I didn't find it useful at all. I found that I got more information from email and Zoom appointments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In ES, yes, it's a priority. In MS, maybe with a 6th grader or if you are new to the school. After that, not worth the time. My kids get good grades, stay on top of their schoolwork, etc. Why exactly do I need to show up?

Agree.
My senior has always done really well. She picks her own classes and advocates for herself regularly, and has no special needs. There is no need for me to go.

Even if you believe that to be true, the high school is made up of more than just seniors. And not all seniors are as self-sufficient and responsible as your daughter. I had a senior DS and I had to engage teachers on more than one occasion last year during his senior year to help them get him together. Senioritis is a headache for parents and teachers for a reason.

High school is full of rough and bumpy transitions from freshman through junior year, and parents and teachers have to work together to guide their kids through that, hence, BTSN as a way to connect parents and teachers.

I am PP and I haven’t gone since 7th grade. So not just because she’s a senior.

Ok. Your child is special, self-sufficient, fully independent, and doesn't need your support in school so you don't need to go to any Back to School Nights. Great. Round of applause for you.

Can the rest of us still have Back to School Night now? Thanks.

Obviously no one is taking it away from you. Chill out, you're on week 1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sherwood?

Yep.

This was an administration fail. They have the capability to announce this via Twitter, Instagram, email, and they did not.

But they’re quick to post that Dr. McKnight‘s there today. So clearly they know how to use these tools.

For transparency sake, I quoted myself a couple of times here. This is the first I’ve heard of back to school night at Sherwood. No other SHS parents I know were aware that btsn was yesterday. My DS is my youngest, and I have gone to every single btsn, they usually sent out the dates in multiple ways.

Who is responsible for sharing school information? Like I pointed out, Dr. McKnights visit to the school is immediately shared on the Instagram page.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sherwood?

Yep.

This was an administration fail. They have the capability to announce this via Twitter, Instagram, email, and they did not.

But they’re quick to post that Dr. McKnight‘s there today. So clearly they know how to use these tools.

For transparency sake, I quoted myself a couple of times here. This is the first I’ve heard of back to school night at Sherwood. No other SHS parents I know were aware that btsn was yesterday. My DS is my youngest, and I have gone to every single btsn, they usually sent out the dates in multiple ways.

Who is responsible for sharing school information? Like I pointed out, Dr. McKnights visit to the school is immediately shared on the Instagram page.

Our HS sends a crap ton of emails. I've received emails about BTSN every other day for the past week. It's next Thursday, but I can't attend due to an unmovable conflict. I also have a senior (last one) so I feel okay skipping. I've been going to BTSN's for almost 20 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sherwood?

Yep.

This was an administration fail. They have the capability to announce this via Twitter, Instagram, email, and they did not.

But they’re quick to post that Dr. McKnight‘s there today. So clearly they know how to use these tools.

For transparency sake, I quoted myself a couple of times here. This is the first I’ve heard of back to school night at Sherwood. No other SHS parents I know were aware that btsn was yesterday. My DS is my youngest, and I have gone to every single btsn, they usually sent out the dates in multiple ways.

Who is responsible for sharing school information? Like I pointed out, Dr. McKnights visit to the school is immediately shared on the Instagram page.

BTSN was in the last two weekly newsletters.

[Anonymous]

For high school students, keep in mind that their schedule and many teachers change for 2nd semester. Unless they do two BTSN, you only get half the picture. Honestly, after middle school we didn't find it useful. Virtual would have been so much better.