Why We Want YOU at Parent-Teacher Interviews

By: Abigail Delic

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Parent-Teacher Interviews, as always, were well organized by administration. I believe that students and families were well prepared for how the interviews were to run. Now that we’ve all done a round of interviews, as a parting Grade 12, here my top three tips to help your night run smoothly

Tip one: Make sure that your parents are present. School is awesome but my parents have taught me the best lesson of all. Be rich enough to go to an island for a week, leaving behind your annoying teenagers to deal with interviews. This is possibly the first parent teacher interview I’ve been at with no parents, taking in place my little brother, who definitely snitched to my mom  that I’m “getting a 99 in Economics instead of 100.”

Tip two: Sit down with your parents as they book the interview. I needed to talk to Mr. Thompson, but my mom booked me with Mrs. Thompson, the science teacher — real story! Mr Thompson was a pretty good sport about it but still. Make sure you triple check your bookings, for you and your parent’s sakes. 

Tip three. Leave early, not late. By the time I came, I had to park in the back parking lot. It was so cold. We were already late so I didn’t even bother running. I’m lucky Mrs. Grzesiuk was nice enough to still take me in. Remember that your teachers take time out of their schedules to offer these interviews, so be courteous.

Real talk, I know it can be frustrating to get parents involved with school but I really encourage it. Ideally, your parents should want you to succeed, but they can’t do that if they don’t know where or if you need help. Even if you think you’re doing stellar, take advantage and book an interview anyway. I’ve done them since grade nine and they’re a great way to ask questions in a private environment. Your teachers don’t bite.