Conferences

Willow Creek is committed to effective communication among students, teachers, and parents. Conferences are held twice a year, at the end of the first trimester and the end of the second trimester. Written progress reports will be sent home prior to the conferences.

In addition to conferences, teachers hold family connection meetings at the beginning of the year. Family Connection Meetings are an important opportunity for teachers to hear from parents about their child. We believe parents are the child’s first and best teacher. Parents have many insights into how their child learns.

Additional conferences may be initiated, as needed, by parents or teachers throughout the year. If you think your child is having a problem or you have a concern about your child’s progress, please do not wait for the regularly scheduled conferences — call your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Teachers are typically available for telephone contact before and after school hours. However, if you are not able to contact the teacher, you can call during school hours and leave a detailed voicemail message on the teacher’s extension so that the teacher can be prepared to talk to you about your concerns. Teacher emails are found on the website if you prefer that mode of communication.