Our school is organized into three grade level teams, each with its own Grade Level Advisor who provides leadership and coordinates communication among team members. Every team meets for a forty minute planning session each day. The agenda changes based on the needs of the grade level. Some days may find a team discussing a new student who is having difficulty adjusting to the demanding educational and behavior standards at Conackamack. At such a meeting the counselor for that student will be present along with any other staff members who might assist the student's adjustment.
Time is set aside for planning between subject area teachers.
Often parent conferences are held during common planning time. Having such a rich mix of cultures among our student body affords us many opportunities to involve parents and community members in our educational programs. One recent assembly highlighted the personal experiences of community members, one who attended Conackamack. Servicing the needs of parents who often have had little or no experience with the American public school system presents unique challenges. Teachers work closely with our counseling department and inform themselves of any special cultural sensitivity needed when communicating with parents.