While schools are responsible for keeping parents informed of the educational progress of their children, it is also important for parents to take responsibility for staying informed about children's performance by responding to teachers' phone calls or notes, understanding report cards and discussing concerns with teachers and counselors. Report Cards Students receive report cards four times a year, at the end of each advisory, or grading period.
Report cards begin with pre-kindergarten, but are different at various grade levels.
If you have questions about your child's report card, raise them at a parent-teacher conference. Note these dates on your calendar now so you can plan to take time off from work to go to your child's school. Parent-teacher conferences are extremely important because they help both you and the teacher understand your child's learning experience better, so be sure to attend. You can call the school office or your child's teacher and set up a conference at any time. If you receive a Progress Report and have questions, call your child's teacher right away.