Conference Notes: Mentor High School William R. Wade, Principal Mentor High School 6477 Center Street Mentor, OH 44060 440.974.5300 www.mentorhigh.com www.mentorschools.net James McMahon, Assistant Principal 440.974.5217 Grade 12: Suzanne Chin, Principal 440.974.5312 Marc Nemunaitis, Counselor (A-L) 440.974.5321 Meagan Howell, Counselor (M-Z) 440.974.5308 Grade 11: Christl Wolf, Principal 440.974.5311 Miranda Rhodes, Counselor (A-Li) 440.974.5256 Caroline Srsen, Counselor (Lj-Z) 440.974.5316 r e h c a e T t n e r a P Conferences Grade 10: Kevin Megyes, Principal 440.974.5310 Annie Heramb, Counselor (A-K) 440.974.5329 Catherine Krizan, Counselor (L-Z) 440.974.5371 Teachers I Need to See: Grade 9 John Diamond, Principal 440.974.5309 Cynthia Gomori Counselor (A-L) 440.974.5322 Ernest Montgomery, Counselor (M-Z) 440.974.5339 Career Technical Education: Jason Crowe, Coordinator, 440.974.5336 School Social Worker: Christine Brubaker 440.255.5817 Athletics: Jeffrey Cassella, Director 440.947.5304 October 23, 2014 October 29, 2014 5 : 0 0 — 8 : 0 0 p. m . Mentor High School Parent-Teacher Conferences You are cordially invited to attend the Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences at Mentor High School held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on: If you wish to hold a longer conference, please make an appointment with the teacher at a mutually convenient time. October 23, 2014 October 29, 2014 We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Parent -Teacher Conferences. The teachers will be stationed in the gym, the student dining room and other areas of Mentor High School. Signs will identify the departments. Discussion with the staff member should be limited to approximately five (5) minutes. Parent - Teacher Conference Ideas The purpose of parent-teacher conferences is for parents and teachers to share information about the progress your child is making in school. The goal of the conference is an exchange of information, thoughts, and ideas that will help the child become more successful in the classroom. The conference helps the parent and teacher form a partnership on behalf of the child and helps both parties understand the needs and expectations of the child, the parent, the teacher, and the specific course. Please consider the following suggestions for making parent-teacher conferences successful:  Please remember time is limited. Other parents need to talk with the teacher, so please be brief.  Be prepared.  Write notes to bring to the conference.      Include:  Information about your child’s home life which may be important for the teacher to know;  Questions about your child’s progress;  How you can contribute to your child’s success in school;  Your concerns about what is going on in the class. Write questions you may have in advance. Ask about coming assignments, projects, tests, and/or other pertinent information. Be friendly– if there is a problem, the best way to solve it is to work together. Contributing to a positive conference atmosphere leads to effective problem solving. Listen carefully and objectively—the teacher and the school’s goal is to help students succeed. The recommendations you receive are designed to help your child. Advocate for your child as necessary. UPCOMING DATES:  October 15, 2014 Grades 9, 10, 11 11:30 am Dismissal (Testing Day); No School for Seniors (Grade 12 College Visitation Day)  October 17, 2014 No School (NEOEA Day)  November 4, 2014 No School (Election Day)  November 26-28, 2014 No School (Thanksgiving Break) Expect the following from teachers:  A friendly, helpful, caring professional person who is willing to help.  Information about your child’s progress, grades, attitude, and behavior.  Recommendations for improvements and answers to your questions.  Information about how you can best communicate with the teacher. Parent-teacher conferences should be a positive experience. Even if your child is having difficulty, the conferences should include positive, productive discussion aimed at helping your child improve. When parents and teachers become partners working in the best interest of a child’s success, great things can be accomplished. Our goal, like yours, is the success of each student. The purpose of school is learning at high levels for all students. A successful parent-teacher conference is one-step in accomplishing that purpose.