This summer I will be doing home visits for the incoming freshmen. Our school is starting something new, where certain teachers are dedicated to be sponsors of the freshman class. I like to think of us as 'freshman mommas'. We will be doing home visits at the beginning of the year, homerooms with freshmen only, class sponsors for freshman activities, and forming a PLC just for freshmen. The PLC's will meet once a week to discuss any needed interventions, to collaborate, to work together, etc. We basically want a built-in support system for students new to high school.
In the last post on this topic, I asked other teachers what questions I should ask parents face-to-face. A lot of good answers came out of that and gave me a lot to think about.
Now, I'd like to hear a parent's perspective.
Two female teachers come to your house loaded with free school supplies for your child. They want to talk.
What do you want to hear?
In general, we will cover the following topics:
- School Supply List
- School Rules
- School Schedule
- Sports/Extracurriculars
- Schedule of Standardized Testing Dates
I don't want to be cheesy or lame. I want to be professional, polite, and well...helpful.
I'm not a parent. I'm not sure what would be comforting or scary to hear from a teacher. I don't know what the parents are expecting from us. I don't know what the parents need to know.
Real mommas (and daddies) what shows that your child's teachers really care about the success of your baby?
Parents please comment below and give feedback for this one-question poll.
Your answers help me help other parents just like you!
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