Parent Teacher Conferences
Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. | School & Family Connections
Parent–Teacher Conferences
Connect. Collaborate. Support student success.
Students, families, and school staff work together to celebrate progress, address challenges, and plan meaningful next steps. Use the department links below to join scheduled conference conversations in Microsoft Teams.
Our shared goals
Recognize progress
Solve problems
Plan next steps
Before you join: These links open department or support-team Microsoft Teams meeting rooms. Use them at the conference time arranged or announced by the school. A link does not guarantee staff will be available at other times. Contact the school if you need the current conference schedule.
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How to join a Teams conference
You can join from a computer, tablet, or phone. Follow the prompts Microsoft Teams displays on your device.
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Choose a team
Select the department or support team you need to meet.
02
Open Microsoft Teams
Choose the Teams app or browser option if offered, and enter your name if asked.
03
Join at your time
Allow microphone access as needed, join the meeting, and wait if Teams places you in a lobby.
Academic conversations
Meet with a department
Select the department that matches your class or question. Each link opens its own Microsoft Teams meeting room.
Academic Department
History
Discuss history coursework, class progress, assignments, and learning goals.
Join History Department Teams ↗Academic Department
English
Connect about reading, writing, English-language coursework, and progress.
Join English Department Teams ↗Academic Department
Mathematics
Discuss math assignments, mastery, and next learning steps.
Join Math Department Teams ↗Academic Department
Science
Ask about science learning, assignments, and course completion.
Join Science Department Teams ↗Elective Courses
Electives
Connect about elective courses, participation, and progress.
Join Electives Department Teams ↗Career Pathways
Career & Technical Education
Discuss career pathways, hands-on learning, and program progress.
Join CTE Department Teams ↗Beyond the classroom
Student support & administration
Connect with the appropriate team for student support or schoolwide questions.
Student and Family Services
Student Support & SEL
For counselors, social workers, student resource coordinators, and the school psychologist.
Join SEL Team Teams ↗School Leadership
School Administration
Connect with school administrators about schoolwide questions or concerns.
Join Admin Team Teams ↗Make the most of your conversation
Three useful questions to bring
- What progress or strengths should we celebrate?
- What is the most important challenge or unfinished task?
- What is one clear next step, and how will we check progress?
Privacy reminder: Shared department rooms may not be private. To discuss sensitive student records or personal circumstances, request an individual conversation with the appropriate staff member.
We're here to help
Questions or trouble joining?
If a Teams link does not work, you are unsure whom to meet, or you need to arrange a different time, contact our school office or consult the staff directory.
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