conferences for quite a few years, with great success. I will forward your email to
my middle school administrators to provide more details. These conferences
have not replaced narrative reports written by faculty twice a year.
Michael Nill, Head
Brooklyn Friends School
In a message dated 11/24/2008 12:33:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Lora.Allison@smes.org writes:
Hi,
We are considering replacing our traditional narrative written comments on
quarterly report cards, with something more student driven and technologically
savvy. Right now we write comments at the first and third quarters, but
were interested in moving to student led parent teacher conferences. Can anyone
provide insight into the value of such conferences, and maybe provide a
schedule for this in an Upper School setting (grades 9-12)?
Also, we are in the early calendar stages of planning for the 2009-2010
school year. A small group of faculty/ staff are looking at the benefits of
moving to a trimester system from a typical four-quarter structure. I would
appreciate any insight or models on this topic as well. What are major break
points for your school if you follow the trimester system? Do they align with
athletic seasons? Do you have courses that are single trimester, double
trimester and full year?
Thanks in advance for any input- have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
Lora D. Allison
Director of Student Activities, Community Service and Events
Coordinator of Independent Senior Projects
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-4804 ext. 230
(949) 488-8151- fax
lora.allison@smes.org
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