Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

09-25-2022

Meet With Teachers to Maximize Your Teen's Success

Parent-teacher conferences are often called to address problems. But they are also valuable when nothing is wrong. Meeting with the teachers is a great way to make sure that your teen is doing as well in school as possible.

Before you meet a teacher, make a list of the things you want to talk about. Try to ask questions that delve deeper into your teen's school life. For example:

Does my teen seem happy in your class?
What do you see as my teen's strengths and special interests?
Is my teen completing assignments as required?
Is my teen performing at, below or above grade level?
Do you ever alter assignments to accommodate students' interests and abilities?
Do students ever have opportunities to learn at their own pace?
Do you think my teen is challenged by this work? Or is it too easy?
How does my teen react to trying new things or making mistakes?
Does my teen work well independently? In groups?
Does my teen accept leadership roles and responsibility?
Does my teen exhibit intellectual curiosity?
When presented with a chance to do something creative or think critically, how does my teen respond?
What can I do to help my teen build on strengths and talents?
How can I support you in your efforts?

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Webster County Schools

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