Pioneer Conference Sign-Ups

Please plan to attend. Use the directions below to reserve your conference time ASAP!

Make sure to review the tips section at the bottom of the page as well.

Parent-Teacher conferences are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress, strengths, and needs. We look forward to this chance to continue building partnerships with our families that will maximize student growth this year.

I want to emphasize the importance of scheduling during the designated conference dates. Our teachers are dedicated professionals who are committed to partnering with you for the success of your child. To accommodate a variety of schedules, they set aside a full day and two evenings specifically for conferences ... putting tremendous preparation and effort into making sure they are a valuable experience for all.

While I understand that having no school on Thursday and Friday can be enticing for travel plans, I ask our families to remember that the reason for this schedule adjustment is this important opportunity for parents and teachers to collaborate. Thank you for finding a conference time that will work for your family within the provided schedule.

Please be aware that teachers have been advised not to coordinate alternative conference times except in highly exceptional emergency situations. Travel plans do not meet this threshold and I thank you for making plans around this valuable opportunity.

We truly appreciate our families' recognition of the importance parent-teacher conferences and the efforts you make to adjust complicated family schedules to attend during the scheduled conference days/evenings. Your partnership is invaluable and we thank you for working with us to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child.

Regards,

David Jakious

Principal, Pioneer School of the Arts

1. Open the Sign-Up Page
2. Select Teacher
3. Click on Date
4. Choose a Time
5. Add Basic Details
6. Click "Book"

See below for more detail on each step.

Desktop: Click on the Select Staff dropdown and select from the list

Mobile: Select from the list

Conferences will be held on ...

October 9

4:40pm - 8:00pm

October 10

8:20am - 7:40 pm

• Name (parent name)
• E-Mail (parent e-mail ... double-check for accuracy)
• Phone Number
• Student Name (in the 'Provide Additional Information' section)

Note: You can also manage your own conference time with the "Change your Appointment" link in the confirmation e-mail. You can only make changes to your conference 12 or more hours ahead of the scheduled time.

DAYTIME CONFERENCES: If you can make a daytime conference work, please consider doing so. This will increase the availability of evening conferences for those who cannot attend during the day.

• It is our hope that dual-household families can attend the same in-person conference.
• If this is not possible, please get in touch with the teacher for options. This might be an online conference that both parents could attend simultaneously but remotely.

• Please plan to be in the hallway outside of your child's classroom a few minutes before your scheduled start time.
• Be aware that the teacher will do their best to keep on schedule. Thank you for your patience if they fall a little behind.

DURING YOUR CONFERENCE

• Remember that your child will sometimes demonstrate different strengths and needs at school than at home. Listen carefully so you can learn how your child performs at school.
• Ask questions that will better help you understand your child's present level and goals.
• Contribute information that could help the teacher better understand your child.
• Collaborate with the teacher. You are a team supporting the progress of your child!
• Consider acknowledging and appreciating the tremendous effort your teacher puts in on behalf of your child.

AFTER CONFERENCES:

• Have a discussion with your child. Reinforce your child's effort, strengths, and progress. Try not to dwell on the needs that were identified. Instead, consider how you will support those needs at home.
• Follow-up with the teacher when needed. Remember ... you are a team!

Website: westada.org/pioneer
Location: 13255 West McMillan Road, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: (208)855-4100
Facebook: facebook.com/pioneerpumas