The First Parent-Teacher Conferences of the School Year Begin September 12

Beginning Thursday, September 12, City public schools across the five boroughs will host this year’s first round of virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Parent-teacher conferences are short meetings that provide families with great opportunities to talk with teachers about what their children are experiencing and learning in school. These meetings also give parents and teachers the chance to discuss how to support student learning outside of the classroom.

All parent-teacher conferences will be conducted remotely for the 2024–2025 school year. Some schools may, upon request, arrange for an in-person conference. If you prefer to meeting in-person, please contact your child's school.

September 2024’s Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule

The City’s standard parent-teacher conference dates are listed below. Details, including dates and times, can vary depending on school and grade level—speak with your child’s teachers or your school’s front office to confirm your school’s official conference dates and times.

Teachers will work with you to schedule conferences during times that are mutually convenient for both of you to attend. If a teacher is unable to schedule a phone or virtual conference with you during your school’s standard conference date, that teacher will work with you to schedule another time to connect.

Elementary Schools (Grades K–5 and K–8) and Pre-K Centers

Thursday, September 12 — Conferences begin at 4:30 PM

Middle Schools (Grades 6–8) and all District 75 Schools

Thursday, September 19 — Conferences begin at 4:30 PM

High Schools (Grades 9–12, as well as K–12 and 6–12 Schools)

Thursday, September 26 — Conferences begin at 4:30 PM

Tips for September’s Parent-Teacher Conferences

Talk to your child in advance

Speak with your child about their classroom experience so far in this new school year. Determine if there is anything they would want you to discuss with their teacher(s), particularly if there are any concerns from last year.

If your child is an older student, you may want to see if they are interested in attending the virtual conference with you. Student-led conferences can be a productive and empowering way for students to actively shape their learning experiences.

Think of questions to ask your child’s teachers ahead of time.

Before you know it, your meeting will come to an end so it's handy to have questions to ask before you begin. What are the most important details of your child’s time at school in this grade? What goals or transitions are you most curious about? Here are some questions to get you started:

What is my child’s routine/schedule at school?
What are some goals for this grade and school year?
Are there extracurriculars available?
What can I do at home to support my child and you (the teacher)?
If my child is struggling, what additional programs or services may be available to help them?

Make Sure Your Contact Info is Correct in Your NYC Schools Account.

Through your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA), you can track your child’s educational progress at any time from your computer, phone, or tablet. Make sure your NYCSA account is active and up-to-date with your latest contact information, including home/cell/work numbers and current home address.

Get translation and interpretation services if you need them.

All families should have the necessary information to support their child’s learning. Interpretation services are available at parent-teacher conferences if you are not comfortable communicating in English. Please reach out to your school’s principal or parent coordinator for more information. You may also email us at Hello@schools.nyc.gov to request assistance.

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We hope this round of conferences helps students open up the 2024–25 school year on a positive note. For more info and tips, check out our Parent-Teacher Conference webpage.

On behalf of New York City Public Schools, we wish our students, teachers, and families a great first round of parent-teacher conferences!

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