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The district will hold
parent-teacher conferences at all levels on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Parent-teacher
conferences are a time for parents to receive information about their
child’s academic progress, ask questions, share information that a
teacher might find helpful, and develop a plan to continue or improve
their child’s academic growth. The conferences are one important piece
of a strong home-school relationship.
Educational research
has shown that children of parents who are highly involved in their
education have a better chance of earning higher grades, having better
attendance, seeking more challenging academic environments, and
ultimately graduating and going on to college.
This year, the district
extended the conferences to the secondary levels – middle and high
school. This is because these years are when students’ goals are
starting to come into focus, and it is critical that parents and
students begin to plan for the future, particularly a successful college
application process.
At the secondary level,
guidance counselors will also be available to meet with parents. At
Albany High School, parents are also invited to visit the school’s
College Center.
Information has been
sent to parents regarding scheduling a conference and/or the schedule
for the day at their child's school. Parents should contact their
child’s school for more information or if they have not made an
appointment and would like to.
For school contact
information, please visit
http://www.albanyschools.org/district/AtoZ/SchoolDirectory.html
Please note that
there is no school for students on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
More detailed
information is available here for the following schools:
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Harriet Gibbons
High School is providing daycare, transportation, phone
conferencing, and will schedule home visits.
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