Policies: Parent-Teacher Relationships

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Visitation

Parents are always welcome at their school and are encouraged to visit the classroom often. It is requested that all visits be made by appointment with the teacher. For the security of the students, all visitors to the school are asked to announce their presence by reporting first to the school office before proceeding to a classroom.

Pre-school children should visit school only with adult supervision. We ask that former students limit their visitation to a time when classes are not in session, with the permission of school staff.

Problem Resolving Procedures

If any parent has a question or concern, we request that this simple procedure of common courtesy be followed:

1. Contact the teacher.
2. If the problem persists, contact the principal.
3. If the problem has not been resolved at this point, contact the school board chairman.
4. If the problem needs to be considered by the school board, it should be requested through the principal and/or the school board chairman.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Twice a year (in the fall and spring) the school holds a series of parent-teacher conferences designed to address the overall academic progress and development of each student. In the fall conference, results of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be discussed with the parent with respect to the child's strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for continued progress.

These conferences are scheduled events designed to provide an interim basis for open communication between parents and teacher. Students may be permitted to enter into such a conference. Although the school holds two formal parent-teacher conferences, such a meeting may be requested at any time in the school year by either the parent of the teacher.