Report Card Night:

AKA Open House with Meaning

What is it?

• Teachers congregate in the gym & have 3 minute "mini" conferences with parents over a 90 minute period.

• This idea comes from Tustin USD that has been using this format for over 15 years at all 3 comprehensive high schools.

How it works?

• Parents pick up 6 week report card, select teachers they would like to mini conference with & report to the gym.

• In the gym, teachers are seated in abc order with name clearly displayed at tables with grades &/or laptop ready.

• Parents then stand in line to mini conference with selected teachers.

Benefits?

• Parents receive immediate feedback. • No "misplaced" report cards when mailed home & saves

the school $$ on postage.• 1 on 1 conferences with more meaning than just looking

at decorated rooms.• Parents can target who they would like to speak with

instead of having to follow a bell schedule. • Less surprises at the end of semester. Conference was

conducted concerning failing grade therefore parents know ahead of time & are able to take preventative measures.

Issues?

• Do we have enough tables & chairs for every teacher & conferencing parents?

• Internet/cable/wi-fi issues. We may have to go old school & print up grades to discuss w/ parents.

• Parents won't get to see pretty rooms.• 90 mins. is truly not enough time. 2 hours is

better.

Questions????