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Dear Parents,
As a secondary teacher, I feel the need to point out a few things. You may be aware that there is a lack of maths/science teachers in our state. One consequence of this circumstance is that maths teachers like myself have a full allotment. In my case, this translates to 5 different classes and ~130 students to teach. That's 130 students to keep track of, mark homework/tests/projects for and write reports for. In a typical week, I work 11hrs/day, 6 days/week and a half-day on the one that's left.
As such, I would like to make you aware of a small yet significant detail: Parent/Teacher Interviews are not a meet & greet. They exist as an opportunity to discuss the progress of your child. As such, it would be appreciated if you did not book an interview unless you have a genuine concern regarding your child's progress that cannot be resolved over email or by phone. This applies particularly in cases where I have not already requested an interview with you or specified that one is not required from my perspective. If I do not specifically ask for one, then it is unnecessary. Your child is fine.
For me to spend 3hrs of my time meeting with parents whom I do not need to see is not only exhausting, but is also a waste of my time which rather precious to me as I have so little of it and other work I could be doing in that space. Furthermore, it wastes the time of the parents whom I do genuinely need to speak to about their children (assuming they have shown up) and they are my priority. Not the child that asks for help whenever needed, hands work in on time and gets over 85% for every assessment.
So please parents, show some understanding and do not book an appointment unless you have good reason to believe that your child is struggling in some are and that it needs to be discussed.
Regards,
A Teacher.
As a secondary teacher, I feel the need to point out a few things. You may be aware that there is a lack of maths/science teachers in our state. One consequence of this circumstance is that maths teachers like myself have a full allotment. In my case, this translates to 5 different classes and ~130 students to teach. That's 130 students to keep track of, mark homework/tests/projects for and write reports for. In a typical week, I work 11hrs/day, 6 days/week and a half-day on the one that's left.
As such, I would like to make you aware of a small yet significant detail: Parent/Teacher Interviews are not a meet & greet. They exist as an opportunity to discuss the progress of your child. As such, it would be appreciated if you did not book an interview unless you have a genuine concern regarding your child's progress that cannot be resolved over email or by phone. This applies particularly in cases where I have not already requested an interview with you or specified that one is not required from my perspective. If I do not specifically ask for one, then it is unnecessary. Your child is fine.
For me to spend 3hrs of my time meeting with parents whom I do not need to see is not only exhausting, but is also a waste of my time which rather precious to me as I have so little of it and other work I could be doing in that space. Furthermore, it wastes the time of the parents whom I do genuinely need to speak to about their children (assuming they have shown up) and they are my priority. Not the child that asks for help whenever needed, hands work in on time and gets over 85% for every assessment.
So please parents, show some understanding and do not book an appointment unless you have good reason to believe that your child is struggling in some are and that it needs to be discussed.
Regards,
A Teacher.
