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Student-Led Conferences (SLC)

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES
Fulton Junior High School and G. Ray Bodley High School
November 24 and 25, 2025
K-12 SLC’s Coming March 26 and 27, 2026

 

At Fulton City School District, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school help every child grow. As part of our district’s five-year focus on goal-setting, student ownership, and family engagement, we are strengthening our conference practices to ensure every student has a meaningful opportunity to share their progress.

This year, all students will have a scheduled conference, and we will continue expanding student-led conferences across all grade levels.

What is an SLC?

A Student-Led Conference (SLC) is a conference where the parents are led by their student through their learning. An SLC involves:

  • Student-led discussion
  • Teacher facilitation
  • Academic and social goals shared by the student

WHY THIS MATTERS

These updated conference structures help us create a consistent, meaningful experience for every family. By building this work into our district and school plans, we are committed to ensuring:

  • Every family has time with their child’s teacher.
  • Every student has a voice in their learning.
  • Goal-setting and reflection become part of each child’s growth.
  • Families stay closely connected to academic and social-emotional progress.

Conferences are an important part of our partnership with you—and an essential part of your child’s learning journey. We look forward to connecting with you throughout the year.

Student Benefits of SLCS:

  • Accountability for learning
  • Students evaluate their own learning progress
  • Students gain ownership of their learning
  • Builds self confidence and self-estee
  • Encourages student/parent communication

Parent Benefits of SLCS:

  • Increases the amount of information given to parents
  • Learning more about your child’s learning
  • Opportunity to help your child set positive goals
  • Active participant in your child’s learning

Fall Conferences – November 24 & 25, 2025

 

Early Release Days:

  • Students will be released early on both November 24 and 25.

What to Expect:

  • PreK–6: Families will meet with the teacher in a traditional parent–teacher conference format.
  • Grades 7–12: Students will take the lead in their conferences, sharing their goals, progress, and next steps.
  • All Students: Every child will have a scheduled conference time.

Scheduling Notes for Families:

  • Teachers may hold conferences on Monday afternoon and evening. Families whose teachers do not hold evening hours on November 24 will have an afternoon conference on November 25.

Parent Quick Tips for 7–12 Student-Led Conferences

Student-Led Conferences are a chance for your child to take ownership of their learning—sharing progress, goals, and reflections directly with you. Here are some quick tips to help you make the most of this important conversation:

 

Remember: This conference is about your child’s voice and growth. Your encouragement and curiosity show them that their learning—and effort—matter.

BEFORE THE CONFERENCE

  • Ask your child to preview their portfolio or presentation so you know what to expect.
  • Review recent grades or assignments together and note any questions you want to ask.
  • Encourage reflection: Ask your child what they’re proud of and what they’d like to improve.
  • Keep an open mind: The focus is growth, not perfection.

DURING THE CONFERENCE

  • Let your child lead. Resist the urge to jump in right away—allow them to explain their work and progress in their own words.
  • Ask open-ended questions, such as:
    • What’s something new you’ve learned recently?
    • Which class challenges you the most right now?
    • How do you manage your time and assignments?
    • What goals are you setting for the next marking period?
    • See more questions below!
  • Celebrate strengths before discussing next steps for improvement.
  • Listen for effort and strategies—not just grades.

AFTER THE CONFERENCE

  • Acknowledge progress: Point out specific improvements or skills you’ve noticed.
  • Set short-term goals together: One academic and one personal goal can be a great start.
  • Ask how you can help: Support might look like organizing a study routine, offering reminders, or simply encouraging persistence.
  • Stay connected: Check in regularly about goals and celebrate milestones throughout the year.

Discussion Questions for Parents to Consider

General Reflection

  • What are you most proud of this year?
  • What has been your biggest challenge so far?
  • How do you feel about your progress this quarter?
  • What goals did you set for yourself, and how are you doing on them?
  • What’s one thing you’ve learned that really stuck with you?

Academic Learning

  • Which subject do you enjoy the most? Why?
  • Which subject do you find most difficult?
  • Can you show me an example of your best work? What makes it your best?
  • How do you prepare for tests or big projects?
  • What strategies help you learn best?

Effort and Habits

  • How do you stay organized with your assignments?
  • What do you do if you get stuck on something?
  • How do you manage your time during the school day?
  • What habits have helped you be successful this year?
  • What do you want to improve about how you study or complete homework?

Collaboration and Relationships

  • How do you work with your classmates during group projects?
  • How do you show respect to your teachers and peers?
  • Who do you go to when you need help at school?
  • What do you like about your classroom community?
  • How do you contribute to making your classroom a positive place?

Growth and Goals

  • What’s one area you’ve improved in since the beginning of the year?
  • What’s one area you still want to grow in?
  • How can I (as your parent) help you reach your goals?
  • What’s your plan for the next marking period?
  • What do you want your teacher to say about you at the end of the year?

Feelings About School

  • How do you feel when you come to school each day?
  • What’s your favorite part of your school day?
  • What’s something that makes you feel proud of yourself at school?
  • Is there anything that makes school hard for you right now?
  • What motivates you to do your best?

Past GRB Questions

  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years, 10 years, etc.?
  • What scares you about the future?
  • What excites you about your future?
  • What short term goals have you set for yourself this year?
  • What long term goals do you have for your future?
  • How do you stay focused on your goals?
  • How can I (teacher/ parent) help you achieve your goals?
  • What are your strengths? How do you know?
  • What are your weaknesses? How can we support you in your weak areas?
  • What are your interests? What role will your interests have in your future?
  • What are you most proud of?
  • What was one valuable skill you have learned that could impact your future?
  • What was the most difficult obstacle that you overcame this year?
  • Which class makes you the most excited to go to school?
  • Do you have any idea what you want to do after high school?
  • What can we do for you here at GRB to get you to your future goals?