Duration: 10-15 minutes

A Few Words About the Progress Report

-the Province of Ontario has a “progress report” to give parents and students an early indicator of learning skill development and academic progress

-parent-friendly language

-no letter grades

-no zeros

-a snapshot of your child’s learning profile (all expectations aren’t covered)

How does your child generally feel about school?

-does he/she enjoy learning?

-what does he/she talk about at home?

-what does he/she like to read at home?

Strengths/Weaknesses

Do you have any concerns about your child’s learning skills?

-attention in class

-following directions

-organization

-task/assignment completion

Do you have any concerns about your child’s progress?

Do you have any concerns about your child’s behaviour?

-is there anything you would like to share?

-comparisons between school and home?

-getting along with others

-small and large group interactions

-next steps?

Next Steps/Goals

 Questions/Concerns

Resources:

-teacher website

-library website

-Ontario Curriculum website

Linking Home and School

 -home/school is an information exchange

-teacher contact information

-supervision of homework

-monitoring time on the internet