October 20, 2021
Just In Time Information
Dear Parents,
Student Progress Conferences are coming up next week and are an important event for our school. We value family involvement and see it as a very important ingredient in our focus on academic excellence. Prior to conferences next week, please review the logistical information and tips outlined below.
 
Logistics
  • This year, Student Progress Conferences will be held virtually, via Zoom, with pre-scheduled 8 minute time slots with teachers.

  • Time Blocks for Conferences are are: 
Wednesday October 27th
4:00- 5:30 PM
6:00- 7:30 pm
 
Thursday October 28th
3:30- 5:00 PM
5:30- 7:00 PM

  • Our conference registration link is open at this time. If you would like to schedule a conference with one or more teachers, please click the link below, find the teacher and choose an available time slot. After you register, you will get a follow up email with a zoom code and a password for each teacher. Keep in mind that both the zoom code and the password are unique to each teacher.
  • On the evening of conferences, plan on logging into each zoom session at least 5 minutes in advance. You will be placed in the teachers waiting room until your pre-registered session with that teacher begins. 
  • To log into your zoom conferences, you will go to https://zoom.us/join and then input the unique zoom ID for the respective teacher. Once entered, you will be prompted for the password which in general is the teachers last name with the first letter of the name capitalized. 
  • For questions or technical troubleshooting prior to conferences, email helpdesk@bk.org. 

5 tips to get the most out of Parent Teacher Conferences

  1. Focus on Outcomes. Know ahead of time, who you want to meet with and what you want to accomplish. Plan ahead for conferences by knowing your goals for the conference and having specific questions that you want to ask.
  2. Meet with your child ahead of time or better yet, bring your child to the conferences with you. Take some time ahead of conferences to talk to your child about their classes, where they feel they might need some extra help and what they would like their teachers to know. 
  3. Share information. This is an opportunity for you to share specific things about your child with their teacher that may help them be successful.
  4. Be realistic. You should plan for 5-8 minutes of meeting time per teacher. If you feel you need more than this, you should schedule a separate meeting with your child's teacher. Be realistic in what you can accomplish in this setting and time frame. If needed, set a timer on your phone and stick to it. 
  5. Be courteous of others. Keep in mind that other parents are scheduled to meet with the teacher and the schedule is tight. If you feel you have more questions and discussion items than time allows, please ask to schedule a follow up meeting. 
MAP Testing at BK
Dear Parents of Freshmen and Sophomores,

We have finished up MAP testing in both English and Math classes. Please be on the lookout for MAP Score Reports in your child’s backpack by the end of this week. English 9/10, Algebra I and Geometry teachers will be handing out the reports and an informational letter to students, stuffing them in an envelope and addressing it to you.  

Due to absences, or other unforeseen circumstances, some students were unable to complete the test. If you do not receive a report, and have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.  

Thanks,

Jennifer Kurdy
Student Support Director  
Contact BK
  • Front Office: 375-6010
  • Fax: 375-3626
  • Business Office Manager: 947-1209
  • BK Development Office: 947-1325
  • BK Foundation Office: 323-4789

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