COMMUNICATION IN THE SCHOOL CONFERENCES Conferences are held in early October and January for all levels. Parents will receive notice about conferences and instructions on how to select a conference period two to three weeks prior to conference day. At a minimum, conferences are held between a teacher and a student’s parents. Adults will have the prerogative to have a private discussion at the end of a conference, but we encourage appropriate student participation and input from an early age. Intermediate and middle level students are required to attend their conferences.
PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION Communication between teachers and families is essential to the maintenance of our partnership, and St. Luke’s teachers and advisors will communicate with families on a regular basis. When a parent contacts a school employee during the school week, the parent can expect to receive a reply within 24 hours. St. Luke’s administration respectfully asks that parents refrain from contacting faculty members via text message or calls to their personal phones. Classroom teachers will utilize the Seesaw program to allow parents to enjoy an inside look into the class. Videos, photos, and assignments will be posted routinely to allow parents to see what their students are experiencing and producing in the classroom.
PARENTSWEB AND STUDENTWEB ParentsWeb serves as a resource and communication tool for the school’s parents. This portal, accessible via a link in the upper right corner of the school website, keeps parents up-to-date on their children’s grades, assignments, schedules, and report cards. Through the website and ParentsWeb, families can also view academic and school calendars. Also during the summer parents may request to submit or update directory, emergency, or health information for students. The StudentWeb portal serves as a resource and communication tool for St. Luke’s students. It is a valuable tool for the school to keep students up-to-date on their grades, assignments, schedules and report cards.
ROLES OF PARENTS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND THE BOARD The partnership between school and parents functions best when the distinct roles of the Board, administrators, and parents are clearly articulated and maintained. A parent’s role is to support the school by bringing children to school “ready to learn” (well-rested, nourished, and on-time), upholding school policies, volunteering, and participating in philanthropy. The role of the Administrative Team is the day-to-day management of the school, including decisions about