We are looking forward to seeing you at our Student-Led Conferences on March 5-6. Please access your child’s individual letter containing additional details by logging into your PowerSchool account. Find “Parent Conference” on the left hand side. At the bottom of the letter you will find the link to schedule conferences through Pick-a-Time. Scheduling opened on Tuesday, February 18 at 8:00 AM and will close on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:00 PM
Here are some things to consider as we approach the conferences:
Before the Conference:
- Be prepared to talk to your child about his/her strengths and areas for growth
- Understand this is the time for your child to take the lead and demonstrate their learning
During the Conference:
- Use the language with which you are most comfortable
- Be an active listener
- Be present (no mobile telephones, emails, texts)
- Avoid critiquing, instead focus on successes and new learning
- Ask questions of your child to help them reflect on their learning growth.
- Be mindful that what might seem small to you, might be a huge accomplishment for your child
- If your child seems nervous or shy, give them time and/or ask guiding questions about they work they are showing you
- If you want to take photos, please wait until the end of the conference
After the Conference:
- Talk with your child about the conference and develop a plan to implement any strategies that were discussed and goals that were set during the conference
- Remember to periodically check-in with your child regarding progress toward his/her goals
As you prepare to come on campus over these two days, please be reminded of our current health guidelines:
- ISB requests that those who have travelled to mainland China undertake a self-quarantine period of 2 weeks (14 Days) from their return date to Bangkok and not to attend school or come on campus until the quarantine period has ended.
- ISB also requests that parents check their children’s temperature before they are sent to school and if a fever is detected to keep your child at home – CDC guideline is 38 celsius or more (100.4 fahrenheit). This also applies to all adults.
- Children and adults who are unwell should not come to school – particularly those with fever or respiratory issues.