Tim Conrad Principal
Marge Eckard Assistant Principal	Richard Tatro Assistant Principal, Athletic Director

From the office of Tim Conrad,
High School Principal

November 2008

How do we work in order to improve student performance? This is a question that each of us ask every day at Piper High School. As we continue to make our students aware of what they need to learn, why they need to learn and provide them with the resources to learn it is also important for us to share with parents as to what we are doing in order to improve student performance.

We currently have redesigned our seminar time (two 90 minute blocks per week) to allow for teacher requested individual instruction with students who are in need as well as time for students to initiate instruction from teachers of their choice. We also are providing incentives to increase student performance in an attempt to establish goals and motivation to reach them. Students are recognized for performance, attendance and behavior. Teachers have also developed additional before or after school times where students can receive additional help.

As we focus on awareness, we have improved our notification process to better inform parents or their child’s progress. With easy access to Powerschool 24 hours a day/7 days a week, parents can look to see exactly what their child is doing in class…or even what their child has not done in class. Parents can check attendance and tardies as well. In addition to Powerschool, we notify parents on a weekly basis, either by phone, email or progress report which identifies the areas that need improvement. At any time, we welcome parents to contact us if they have concerns about their child’s performance in attempt to work together.

The formula for student success is: students + teachers + administration + parents = success. It is important to follow up on your child’s academic performance daily and communicate with them in order to monitor and be pro-active with their needs. We are here to help kids! We are also here to help you help your kids!

Working together to help kids!

Sincerely,


Tim R. Conrad
Principal