1. The Art of Parent Communication
Jennifer Griffin, Montgomery High School

2. What’s the point? They are kids!
No matter what age, they are still kiddos
Proactive rather than reactive
Before it’s too late
Partnership
Parent/Teacher/Student
Success
Ultimate goal

3. How do I get started? Data Collection is KEY! Forms
Website, Office 365, Gradebook, Old Fashioned paper and pencil
Ask the right questions!
So the hard part early and the rest of the year is easy!

4. Online Tools
Office 365
Website
Gradebook
Parent Information Form

5. What Do I Do With The Information?
Newsletters
S’more
Alerts
Missing Assignments
Failing Tests
Progress Reports

6. Examples

7. Examples of Proactive Communication

8. Partnership Between Parents/Teacher Students for Ultimate Goal of Success
Most parents want to be involved in what’s going on at school
Even the ones that don’t seem to still respond when you contact them proactively
Parents want to know you care and communication is an easy way to do that
You know they missed an assignment and care that they complete it; that’s powerful
Some students need their parents to remind them of assignments
Giving parents a rundown of what’s going on can help those students who need to be managed more

9. E-mail is not the only form of communication
is great!
But sometimes you need to talk to a live person!
Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone!