So we had a three way conference today (students, parents, teachers) where the students let us know what they have learned in recent terms, what they need to improve, what their strengths and a step by step action plan on what they are going to get better. And then the parents have to write down what role we're going to play in helping the kids achieve their goals. At the end, both of us have to sign it, cause when you sign it it's gonna happen, right?

Back in my elementary school days, this was the day when the teachers distribute the report card and where everyone was focusing on the numbers. It wasn't a private one on one conversation with the teacher as every parents were gathered in the class room and wait for their turn to go to the table next to teacher's table. In my kids' school it's a whole different game. There's no number. Not since year 1 anyway although starting Middle Year Programme they will release grades every semester. The discussion was more on the kid's own reflection during the whole journey, what he enjoyed the most, his accomplishments, what areas he finds it challenging, what could he had done differrently. There's no comparison either. The focus is on that one kid. I love how the school emphasizes on the learning process instead of result.