During the conference, students
explain their progress toward and mastery of both academic (content/skill)
learning targets and character (Panther Pillar) expectations. Students share
their progress by leading their families through a portfolio of assignments
taken from academic classes.
Students share grades from each
class by referencing specific assignments that show their mastery of the
learning targets and Panther Pillars. Students also complete self-evaluations
of their performance in academic classes and share them with their families.
Students are held accountable for their progress when they explain areas of
strength and areas in need of improvement. The tone of the conference is
positive with a focus on what can be done to ensure success as opposed to what
has been done poorly.
Goals of Student-Led Conferences
include:
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Providing an opportunity for students to take responsibility for
their academic progress
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Building capacity for students to think about who they are as
learners
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Building relationships between families, students and the school
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Promoting positive and proactive discussions about academics with families
As your student's Crew leader, I would like to schedule a Student
Led Conference with you. Because of how important SLCs are to our program they
are mandatory for all students and families and count for an important grade
in Crew.
Click here to complete the form. Please return the completed form to your student's Crew teacher before Tues. Nov. 20.