Dear CA Parents:

 

Our faculty members have been hard at work not only teaching, but preparing mid-term grades and getting ready for conferences. As a teacher, I look forward to this time that is set aside to have very focused, one-on-one sessions about student progress. And as a parent at CA, I know our parents here are deeply invested in their kids; they place a tremendous value on education, and they care about the emotional, physical, and intellectual development of their children. So do teachers. My hope is that your conferences are insightful, and substantive, and the best way to ensure that is to make sure they are also open and honest. As you complete your conference schedules, I hope you’ll take the time to read and reflect on this piece (Click here) written by author and psychologist Michael Thompson about how conferences can strike fear in the hearts of people on both sides of the table.  Thank you for entrusting us with your children, and I hope you enjoy your fall break.