Opportunities and Expectations for Parents
Parents are encouraged to observe classrooms. Observations are most advantageous when scheduled in advance. Classroom observations can be scheduled after October 15th, to allow students to adjust to their environment.
Classroom Directors are not available for discussions during class time. Please contact the office to arrange an observation or a conference time.
Parent Communication with Teachers
Parents are encouraged to share information and direct inquiries or concerns about their child with the Classroom Director and/or Executive Director. Since a consistent routine is necessary at the beginning of each day, please try not to confer with the Classroom Director before or during class time. Call the FVMS office or send notes with your child requesting a conference or phone call, and the Classroom Director will call you as soon as possible.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Conferences may be held at any time by contacting the Classroom Director. Generally, conferences are conducted twice annually. The fall conference is designated to obtain parent information regarding a student and to convey classroom observations. The spring conference provides a written and oral progress report.
Parent Participation
In keeping with the purpose and the spirit of the Montessori approach to education, FVMS needs each parent to become involved in the activities of the school. It is proven that parent involvement in education enhances the success of the child and the school. We offer a number of ways for families to be involved throughout the year--lending a helping hand in the classroom or school office, participating in the parent organization or board of directors, or joining us for one of our parent education events--the possibilities are endless. Parents are reminded that through their volunteer participation, the child sees and understands that the parent sincerely and deeply cares about the student and the school and a sense of value and pride is fostered.