Parent Forum

Parent Forums are usually held one evening each quarter. These hour-long meetings are typically scheduled on a PTSA night so that families can come in for both meetings in just one evening. Students sometimes attend if they are part of a presentation; typically, these meetings are planned for parents.

What Parent Forums are:

…a time for parents to hear information from teachers about curriculum, upcoming events, procedures, etc.; a time for parents to share conversation with other Phoenix parents (often in a small group setting); a time for parents to ask questions and express thoughts / opinions about the Phoenix program.

What Parent Forums are not:

…a time to have a “mini-conference” with your child’s teacher(s); a time “just to chat” (we cover important information and have meaningful discussions); a time to express individual concerns to the group about your child’s experience that would be better-suited for a parent / teacher conference.

***Parent Forums are very important to your child’s success at Phoenix Middle School; parents need to know what’s going on in order to fully support their Phoenix student at home. Please make attendance a priority. Meeting dates and times can be found on the Phoenix website calendar.***

Examples of topics in Parent Forum -

Mastery Grading
How to use MAP Gradebook
Digital Safety
High School Scheduling
Mental Health Support Ideas
Travel

The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2022

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The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2022

The Age of Distraction

Get those monkeys off your back!

The Case Against Grades

The Importance of Logic and Critical Thinking