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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don't get my 9th grader's grades, but we've gotten more communication from teachers than I expected. Two teachers have taken the time to send positive student updates that gave specific examples of things my child is doing well. The written feedback on my child's first English paper was the best feedback he's ever received -- specific, positive and places to grow, focused on ideas.[/quote]

Ditto for my 9th grader.

They received a huge amount of feedback written on the first English paper and the teacher appreciated it when DC went to meet with teacher to discuss (same feedback) with the teacher in-person. Also have received positive student updates with both examples of where my DC is doing well and providing some areas to work on. DC also had positive experience meeting with another teacher after a test.

We have never followed our children's grades online.  I do think my GDS freshman will need to get used to keeping track of their grade over the semester though.  So far they aren't bothering - but I think it'd be good practice to start.  Seeing what teacher says grades will be and keeping track of where they stand on their own (which might require checking in with teacher on items they don't have)  [/quote]

For those considering GDS HS, I wouldn't expect a lot of direct teacher-to-parent communication outside of the parent-teacher conferences in the fall and responses to specific questions you ask.  The school really wants the student front-and-center when it comes to feedback from and communication with their teachers.  This was made pretty clear to us when our child was in MS, and it's certainly been true for us in HS.[/quote]

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