The school schedules parent-teacher conferences at the end of the first grading period. After a note is sent home giving parents the option to prioritize conference times, a master schedule sheet is circulated among the teachers to coordinate the schedule for the day. Appointments will be scheduled for 15 minutes but may be scheduled for two or more blocks of time.

A second parent-teacher conference is scheduled at the midway point in the third quarter. This conference is an optional conference. The conference may be called at the request of the parent or the teacher. Notes will be sent home giving the parents the option of requesting a conference and prioritizing their conference times. A master schedule sheet is circulated among the teachers to coordinate the schedule for the day. Appointments will be scheduled for 15 minutes but may be scheduled for two or more blocks.

Additional conferences may be called by the parent or teacher. Parents are encouraged to arrange for an appointment with the teacher to discuss progress or concerns. However, to allow teachers to prepare for the school day, please do not ask to speak with the teacher before school. The "Parent-Teacher Conference/ Visitation Form" (see appendix) should be used to summarize the meeting if needed. Informal discussions are also encouraged to discuss the student’s welfare.

Parents are encouraged to work closely with the teacher and to ask questions whenever problems occur. A child’s version of a classroom situation may be quite different than that of an adult. It also may be possible that a teacher may not be aware of an existing problem.

Whenever a parent has a question, problem, or complaint, the following procedure based on Matthew 18 should be followed:

1. Contact the teacher first.

2. If the problem is not resolved, involve the principal.

3. If the problem continues to exist, ask the pastor or a Board of Education member to be present at a conference.

If this Christian procedure is followed, problems can be resolved before the situation becomes a matter of gossip and a sin against the 8th commandment.

It is the intent of this form to help keep the parent(s), teacher, principal and School Board informed about Parent / Teacher conferences. This is not to invade privacy but it is a method of documenting any areas of compliments, concerns and/or problems regarding the student, teacher and/or principal. This form shall be filled out by the parent(s) and teacher at each conference. A copy will be retained by each participant as well as a copy given to the principal. If a conference is held with the parent and principal, this form shall be filled out. Copies will be retained by each participant. Copies of this form are available in the school office.

In the spring, achievement tests will be administered to all pupils in the school.

Some special tests are given from time to time at the request of the Principal, Teacher, or Parent.

All parents are welcome to visit the school at any time. To prevent an untimely visit, such as the morning of testing, etc., PLEASE notify the school office or the teacher, prior to the visit.

Any child who wishes to visit Zion Lutheran School must obtain permission from the Principal before he or she will be allowed to visit.

Leaving the school grounds cannot be permitted unless the parent provides a signed permission note to do so.

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