221+Agenda+4.26.12

8:00 - 8:05 - Welcome and good news

8:05 - 8:30 - Reports from the Field

8:30 - 9:15 - Working with parents (continued) __Scenarios__ > [] >
 * The day after reports cards go home, Ms. Brown calls you, clearly upset. "My child received straight A's on her last report card, " she says. "Now it's mostly B's and C's. What is going on? Why didn't you let me know? We need to meet immediately to discuss this. I'm sick and tired of the school system failing our children.
 * A parent accuses you of giving difficult homework. Their child failed the entire essay assignment and the parent is enraged!! She does not understand how her perfect child, Sarah, could have done badly on an essay, when writing is one of her strengths. She wants you to eliminate some of the difficult assignments, especially ones that she is not capable of assisting with. She also wants to see the proof of the failing grade.


 * John seems to be intentionally failing your class. This student never does homework and his in-class work is hardly acceptable. The parent seems to believe that if his/her child is un-motivated then there is nothing that he/she can do about it. She/he is just glad that the son is not getting in trouble outside of school. No gangs, no drugs, no trouble with the police - according to the parent, this is a success story.


 * Kelsey's parent comes to you to report that she is really worried about the kids Kelsey is hanging out with. The parent senses that Kelsey is withdrawing from home and school and is worried that she might be getting involved in some bad stuff. Since you have been one of Kelsey's favorite teachers, the parents asks you for help.
 * Although you have spoken with Matt repeatedly about not texting during class, it's a problem every class period. As a consequence, you have confiscated his phone and required Matt's parent to pick it up. When you meet with the parent, he/she is very supportive.


 * Although you have spoken with Jane repeatedly about not texting during class, it's a problem every class period. As a consequence, you have confiscated his phone and required Jane's parent to pick it up. When you meet with the parent, he/she is angry and claims that Jane needs to have his phone in case of an emergency.


 * When Kyle's parents come to parent teacher conference, you are excited to tell them that Kyle has been working very hard and seems on his way to earning an A. In fact, you are thinking of nominating him to be student of the year. The parents are understandably pleased and thank you for your efforts.

9:30 - 10:30 - Parent Panel