Parents are encouraged to contact teachers concerning their children and can arrange appointments by telephone (540-982-3532), by letter, or by e-mail. However, in the interest of confidentiality, parents should not drop by for unscheduled conferences, as teachers may be responsible at that time for the supervision of students. Please be considerate of teachers’ family time and limit at-home calls to emergency situations only.

The school office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

REPORTING PROGRESS

Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. Interims (assessments of mid-term progress) are also issued quarterly. Other communications from teachers may include test papers to be signed, written notices, and telephone calls.

WEEKLY LETTER

Each Wednesday, school communications will be sent via email or, if requested, paper copies will be sent home with the youngest (unless the youngest child is in PK; then it is the next youngest) or only child in each family. Parents are asked to review the contents of the envelope, sign and date the envelope, and return the envelope to school within two days.

CONFERENCES

Parent-teacher conferences are required at the end of the first quarter. Conferences at the close of other quarters may be scheduled at the discretion of parents or teachers. In addition, conferences may be initiated at any time by parents, teachers, or the principal.