Parent-Teacher Interviews: A Cautionary Tale
Nov 12, 2007
With report cards on the horizon, parent teacher interviews are not far behind, which reminded me this unforgettable story that actually happened!
This story is true—and hilarious.
It was the week after report card cards and this father (names changed to protect the innocent and guilty parties) was scheduled at a parent-teacher conference for his tenth-grade son. He announces that he is leaving to meet the teacher, and asks his son if there is anything that he needs to know. The son shakes his head and does not reply.
The father gets to the school and introduces himself to the teacher.
“Hello Teacher, I’m Mr. Smith, father of Tim. How is my son doing?”
The teacher gives the Father a quizzical look.
“Mr. Smith, your son has not been in school for about two months!“
The moral of this story is: Don’t be a Mr. Smith!
Stay in contact with school teachers and keep the lines of communication open with your kids! Read these tips on homework help and how to get involved.
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Stella D. - Nov 15, 2007
I would hope that if my son were to miss 2 months of school, someone would have contacted me first!
It is crucial to stay in touch with your child's teacher. In my experience in the classroom, the more involved a parent is with their child's academics and school life, the more successful the student can be. I would love to contact the parents of my students on a regular basis, however with a large class it can be impossible. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it when parents initiate that communication! I am always happy to share information about their child and how they are progressing in the classroom.
Lance - Nov 15, 2007
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Tim - Mar 6, 2008
Children are born positive, curious, confident, physical beings. They want to learn, they want to succeed, they want to build independence and they want approval.
American schools fail our children by institutionalizing learning, by arrogantly assuming that money can buy anything, including the quality of education.
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