FAMILY/CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING

Through events, workshops, and meetings, parents and caregivers are given opportunities to engage with Beacon and become part of the Beacon community. Through this programming, parents and caregivers will find ways to support their students and themselves as they go through the Academy onto high school and beyond.

Back-to-School Night

Back-to-School Night is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to engage in an overview of the year ahead including key dates and roles of additional Beacon Academy community members. The goal is to understand the content, pace, and expectations for students and families. The meeting will be in person at Beacon Academy and will include your student(s). This is a great opportunity to meet other families and ask questions about what is ahead for you and your student.

Parent/Caregiver Conferences1

Families and caregivers come to Beacon to meet with their student’s teachers and advisor to discuss academic, social, and emotional progress. Conferences are led by the student. They will share their reflections on progress to date and offer goals to continue moving forward. Family/ caregiver input in the meeting will be an important part of this feedback session. Beacon’s goal is to partner with parents and caregivers to ensure that students are supported at home, at school, and throughout the Academy as the student prepares for high school and beyond.

1Most family/caregiver meetings will take place in person; however, depending on public health and safety guidelines, family/caregiver engagement events may be reformatted and, if necessary, transition to a virtual environment.