How Do You Communicate Effectively With A High School Teacher?
At long last, your child has entered high school. This is an exciting time for both you and your child, and you want to make sure that your child does well in high school. Part of your child’s success includes communicating effectively with your child’s high school teachers while at the same time enabling your child to begin the process of becoming an adult. Meet your child’s teachers as soon as possible. Before school starts, attend the Meet and Greet and introduce yourself to every teacher. Provide each teacher with your phone number and email address. Attend Open House or Curriculum Night. Your child’s teachers have presentations to show you and you may have opportunities to speak to them regarding your child’s particular needs and individual situation. Make your child the first point of contact when it comes to personal responsibility. For example, if you discover that your child earned a bad grade, instead of calling or emailing his teacher immediately, question your child about t