Student Parent Teacher Conversations
Summary
Student-Parent-Teacher Conversations this term are Thursday March 28, from 1.30-8 pm and Friday March 29, from 9 am-3.30 pm. Whilst formerly known as 'Parent Teacher Interviews', these are in fact, about students taking responsibility for, and being supported in their learning: thus students are front and centre in the process. We require students to attend these conversations.
To facilitate attendance by students and staff, the whole school operates periods 1-3, with dismissal after Period 3 (approximately 12.30 pm) on Thursday 28 March. There are no timetabled classes on Friday 29 March.
- Bookings are made online, using Compass School Manager.
How to book
Compass Bookings open from March 22, 4.00 pm
STEPS
1. On the welcome page click the 'Book Parent Teacher Interviews' button available next to the student photo, or click the Dashboard Alert at the top of the Newsfeed.
2. After 4 pm Friday March 22 you will see “2019 PTN1 March 28 ” and also “2019 PTN2 March 29”. Click on the day that suits you. It does not matter which day you attend.
3. A panel will come up, as shown.
4. To book by timeslot, click the timeslot and then select the teacher from the right who you would like to book with for this specific time. The teachers who are available during this timeslot will be shown in white.
5. To book by teacher, click the teacher's name in the list at the far right. The schedule to the left will display only the timeslots that the teacher is still available to be booked with. All timeslots that the teacher is already booked out for will be greyed out. Just click an available timeslot on the left to make a booking.
6. You will receive a confirmation popup to confirm the details
of the booking. Click the OK button. If you don’t click the confirmation button it won’t save your bookings).
- It’s a good idea to print or copy down your bookings! We do not keep a copy for you at school.
- If you don’t have a computer at home, you will be able to contact the office for assistance. (9488 2300)
- This year we will again keep bookings open until the meetings commence—that is, until 12.30 on Thursday 28 March.
Who to see
Student-Parent-Teacher Conversations are always well attended at Northcote High School. However, if you are new to the process, here is some advice:
- It is not necessary to try to see all of your son or daughter’s teachers at these events. For example, you don’t need to see your Year Level Program Leader, Head of School or even your child’s Tutor, unless there is a specific need.
- Interviews book out quickly for some staff. Please don’t delay to make your appointments.
- Select teachers to see on the basis of need. For example if you are concerned about how your child is going in a particular subject, contact with that staff-member should be a priority! If you miss out on seeing a teacher but need to see them, please contact them for another appointment via Compass .
Several teachers may not be available for one or both of the Student-Parent-Teacher Conversation dates. They will be blocked out on their schedules.
Please check Compass on the day for any other absence announcements.
Some other teachers work part time and have limited availability on both days. Look for availability when you log on to Compass. If the teacher’s name does not come up as an option when you look on Compass, it means they don’t work that day! Please contact these teachers by Compass if required.