Parent/Teacher Conference Speaking Template

Introduce self after mentor introduces herself; if mentor is not there, introduce self and then continue.
If students name is not obvious or adult did not specify which student is theirs, directly ask who their
student is.

Look up student in grade book, select the students grade, and hide all other students. Flip laptop to
show adults their students grade.

Now, this is Blanks grade. Its currently a percentage, which translates into this grade.

Doing well Your student is doing very well. As or close enough across the board.

If close to an A If he/she focuses a little bit more on exams, they can bump their high B grade into a
low A grade, since exams are worth 75% of their grade in History.

B students Your student is doing fine. Bs on the exams and close to As on the assignments. Exams
are worth 75% of their grade, so a little focus on studying would help them. We give a study guide
before the test, but they actually need to study it just copying it from a verbal delivery wont give
them the tools to succeed.

C students follow a similar talking point, but with a stronger emphasis on studying for the exam.

D students There are a few D students. These students also have behavioral problems, and parents
that are unlikely to attend. Since there are so few, their problems are specific and are individually
tailored to the student.
o

For example, one student (Y) is intelligent, but belligerently lazy. Y only does enough work to
get a C grade when they could easily obtain an A. If the parent shows up, calmly explain how
the student functions in class they show up a little late, do not care about consequences,
openly refuse to work, and skirts by with the minimal amount of work. My mentor and I have
done all we can; at this point, emphasize to the parent they have to establish ground rules with
their student to make them cooperate.

F students there is only one F student, and there is no way his parents will be showing up.

Explain any concerns I have with the student socializes too much, frequent late work, trouble
staying on task, or is completely fine.

After the students grade is explained, briefly summarize the points made grade is fine/needs
improvement, concerns/no concerns.

Do you have any questions for us? if not, thank them for their time. If they do have questions,
explore the question and answer it as best as I can. I do not anticipate many questions; my mentor has
explained that most of the parents I see will have students in the A or B range.