When are conferences?
Conferences are held twice per year, in the fall and winter terms. In the fall term, we would like to have a conference for every student. In the winter term, conferences are by request – either by staff, parents, or student.
How are they scheduled?
Families choose several times that work best for them, using the response form at the bottom of the conference page. The schedule is updated as the slots fill up.
How long do conferences last?
Each conference can only last 25 minutes. Please don’t be offended by our timekeeping, as we need to be respectful of the appointments following yours. If you need more than 25 minutes, please schedule a time to meet with teachers outside of conference week.
How does it work?
For the fall conference all teachers meet with parents/guardians at one time, whenever this is possible. This enables us to get the “big picture” of a student’s experience and progress at LWGMS. For the winter conference, teacher attendance will be determined by the goal(s) of that conference.
What happens if one of the teachers isn’t there?
Occasionally, a teacher may not be able to make every conference. In that case, the other teachers and your student’s advisor will convey and relay information in her place during the scheduled conference. In addition, you are encouraged to have a phone or in-person conference with the teacher at another time.
Should students attend, or just parents/guardians?
For the first conference of sixth grade, we prefer to meet with only parents/guardians. After that, students are encouraged to participate in conferences through seventh grade. Eighth graders are required to attend and run their own conferences.
Do all parents, guardians, and involved adults need to attend the conference at one time?
We have exactly 54 conference slots available, so we prefer that all adults who need to be present attend the same conference. If this is not possible for you, please contact your student's advisor to make other arrangements.
In order to help focus your thoughts, please think about the following questions:
1) What is your sense of how your student is managing the class assignments and homework so far this year?
2) What do we need to know to help your student succeed?
3) Do you have any other feedback or questions for us?
If you would like to help us focus the direction of the conference, please send us a note (written or email) beforehand. We are looking forward to meeting with you!
—- LWGMS Staff
