Parent Teacher conferences are recently taking place within BSM.

Parent teacher conferences are scheduled twice a year, one for each semester. Each conference, on average, takes about five minutes to hit all the key talking points. Conferences consist of discussing how the parent’s child is doing in each specific subject.

Conferences have been a part of BSM for many years. Each year, they become attainable and professional. Conferences allow the teacher to express to the student’s parents how their student is doing socially and academically in each specific class.

At BSM, conferences are set up by appointment in the Great Hall. Before they were set up in an organized fashion, they were held in the Haben and were very chaotic due to the fact that all teachers were in the same room. This slight change can make the conference experience more enjoyable for both teachers and parents.

Some teachers dread conferences and others think it is a good way to get to know their student’s parents. “I think conferences are necessary because it is a good way to connect with parents. I like it when it is with parents and students because everything I say can be said in front of the student. It also adds good dialogue,” social studies teacher, Keith Jones said.

Conferences offer a chance for teachers to connect with students through meeting their parents. Although not all parents attend conferences, the parents that do think it is worth their while. “I enjoy conferences because it gives me the opportunity to meet my student’s families. I think it also gives a good opportunity for parents and teachers to be on the same page to maximize the student’s potential,” English teacher, Paul Canavati said.

Some parents don’t quite think meeting with their children’s teacher is necessary, whether that be because their child has good grades or don’t feel the need to talk with the teacher. Other parents think differently. “I feel like for a lot of families conferences are necessary for parents to be aware of their student’s lives in school,” Canavati said.