A parent will have confidence in the teacher who is both approachable and available for communication. The teacher must be demanding and at the same time sensitive to the various levels of individual student ability. Parents will also be grateful for conduct, social, and dress standards. When a teacher must rely on regular administrative and parental involvement, it may be an indication that control is unsatisfactory. Parents want to have confidence that the teacher is able to solve firmly and compassionately the various discipline problems that may arise throughout the school day.
Parents are pleased when discipline is simple, fair, and consistent.
Clear, definite teaching helps minimize confusion and unnecessary questions. A competent teacher who is educated and resourceful provides a pattern for students to follow. Parents will be thankful for organization and efficiency, and the lack of haphazardness. Although parents should not selfishly manipulate the teacher, there is a place for parental input within the Christian school. Parents will have confidence in a teacher who invites constructive criticism and is sensitive to parental concerns.