Instead of formal Parent Teacher Conferences in December and March, D91 is hoping to build a model where the school, the teacher, the family and the students work together to communicate on a more regular basis. We recognize that with formal conferences, those set aside days can be helpful to some, but we are hoping to create a model where we have open communication more consistently throughout the entire year to address students' academic and social needs on a more regular basis.
In D91's efforts to communicate more effectively, Sunnyside staff has been working on a Communication Promise. The purpose of this promise is to make our intentions clear as a staff crew on how we hope to keep families and students engaged and a part of the learning process at Sunnyside. Our promise is below:
1. We promise to initiate and maintain communication with parents and families regarding student behavior, progress, and instruction.
2. We promise to engage in two-way communication and provide support for parents in accessing communication platforms.
3. We promise to encourage and participate in respectful and positive two-way interactions with students and families to ensure student success.
4. We promise to respond in a timely manner.
5. We promise to get to know each child’s unique abilities and attributes in order to build on their strengths and areas of opportunities for growth.
We are working hard to be proactive in our efforts to keep you informed but if you ever need clarification, have a question or would like to meet with a teacher, you may request to do so at any time! We will be holding Parent Focus Groups starting in November in which we will ask for feedback regarding our communication efforts as well. Please keep an eye out for more information on these Focus Groups.
Thank you in advance for your support, kindness and flexibility as we work hard to improve our practice!
-Sunnyside Staff Crew
