{"id":18,"date":"2025-09-03T14:44:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esl.institute\/parentschoolguide\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:44:47","slug":"parent-school-professionals-helpful-phrases-and-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esl.institute\/parentschoolguide\/parent-school-professionals-helpful-phrases-and-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent-School Professionals Helpful Phrases and Vocabulary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete Communication Guide: Phrases &amp; Vocabulary for English Learner Parents<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Phrases for All School Communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting Conversations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Hello, I&#8217;m [name], [child&#8217;s name]&#8217;s mother\/father.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Thank you for meeting with me today.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I wanted to discuss my child&#8217;s&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I have some questions about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m concerned about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Can you help me understand&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I received a call\/email about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;d like to schedule a meeting to discuss&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asking for Clarification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Could you please explain that again?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t understand what [term] means.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Can you give me an example?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What exactly does this mean for my child?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Is this normal for students my child&#8217;s age?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Can you show me what you mean?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Could you write that down for me?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What should I do if this happens again?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expressing Concerns Politely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m worried that my child&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ve noticed at home that&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;My child tells me that&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m not sure if this is normal, but&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I want to make sure my child is&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m concerned because&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Something seems different about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I think there might be a problem with&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asking for Help and Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;How can I help my child at home?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What can I do to support their learning?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Are there resources available for&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What would you recommend?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Is there extra help available?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Can you suggest ways to&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What should I do when&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Who else can help with this?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requesting Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Can you tell me about my child&#8217;s progress?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How is my child doing compared to other students?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What are my child&#8217;s strengths?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Where does my child need improvement?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What should I expect next?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What are the next steps?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;When will we know more about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How often should we check on this?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Showing Cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;I want to work with you to help my child.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What can we do together?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m willing to&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Please let me know if you need anything from me.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I appreciate your help with this.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Thank you for your patience.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I want to support what you&#8217;re doing at school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We&#8217;ll work on this at home too.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ending Conversations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Thank you for your time.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I appreciate all your help.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Please contact me if you need anything.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;When should we meet again?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ll follow up with you about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Please keep me informed.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I look forward to hearing from you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Thank you for everything you do for my child.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocabulary by School Professional Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Teachers (Classroom Learning)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assignment<\/strong> &#8211; work given to students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homework<\/strong> &#8211; work to do at home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quiz\/Test<\/strong> &#8211; ways to check learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade<\/strong> &#8211; score on work (A, B, C, D, F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report card<\/strong> &#8211; official grades sent home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent-teacher conference<\/strong> &#8211; meeting about student progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum<\/strong> &#8211; what students learn in each grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standards<\/strong> &#8211; learning goals for each grade level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful Phrases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;How is my child doing in [subject]?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What can I do to help with homework?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is my child keeping up with the class?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What should my child read at home?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Are there any missing assignments?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What materials does my child need?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you send work home if my child is absent?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For School Counselors (Social-Emotional Support)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Counseling Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Counselor<\/strong> &#8211; person who helps with problems and feelings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anxiety<\/strong> &#8211; feeling worried or nervous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stress<\/strong> &#8211; feeling overwhelmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bullying<\/strong> &#8211; when someone is mean to others repeatedly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conflict resolution<\/strong> &#8211; solving problems peacefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social skills<\/strong> &#8211; how to get along with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coping strategies<\/strong> &#8211; ways to handle difficult situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental health<\/strong> &#8211; emotional well-being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful Phrases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child seems sad\/anxious lately.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m worried about my child&#8217;s behavior.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child is having trouble making friends.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you help my child with&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What resources are available for&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is this behavior normal for this age?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can I support my child&#8217;s emotional needs?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For School Administrators (Policies &amp; Serious Issues)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Administrative Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Principal<\/strong> &#8211; head of the school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy<\/strong> &#8211; official school rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suspension<\/strong> &#8211; temporary removal from school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discipline<\/strong> &#8211; consequences for breaking rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency procedures<\/strong> &#8211; plans for keeping students safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enrollment<\/strong> &#8211; registering for school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appeal<\/strong> &#8211; asking for a decision to be reconsidered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complaint<\/strong> &#8211; formal report of a problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful Phrases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I want to understand the school&#8217;s policy on&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you explain what happened?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What are the consequences for&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;d like to file a complaint about&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What are my rights as a parent?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can this decision be appealed?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What documentation do I need?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For College Counselors (Future Planning)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>College Preparation Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>College application<\/strong> &#8211; form to request admission to college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SAT\/ACT<\/strong> &#8211; tests for college admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcript<\/strong> &#8211; official record of high school grades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scholarship<\/strong> &#8211; money awarded for college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial aid<\/strong> &#8211; help paying for college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FAFSA<\/strong> &#8211; form for financial aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major<\/strong> &#8211; main subject to study in college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community college<\/strong> &#8211; two-year college option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful Phrases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What does my child need for college?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can we make college affordable?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What scholarships are available?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;When should we start preparing for college?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What careers match my child&#8217;s interests?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Should my child take the SAT or ACT?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How do we apply for financial aid?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common School Situations and Phrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Performance Discussions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When grades are good:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of my child&#8217;s progress.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What can we do to maintain this success?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Are there opportunities for my child to be challenged more?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When grades need improvement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m concerned about my child&#8217;s grades in [subject].&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What specific areas need work?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is my child missing important concepts?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Should we consider tutoring?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can I help with studying at home?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For homework issues:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child is struggling with homework.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How long should homework take each night?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What should I do if I can&#8217;t help with the work?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child says they don&#8217;t have homework &#8211; is this true?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you send home a homework schedule?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behavior and Social Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positive behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m glad to hear my child is well-behaved.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for helping my child develop good habits.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What social skills is my child developing?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Behavior concerns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;ve noticed changes in my child&#8217;s behavior at home.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child seems upset after school lately.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is my child getting along well with classmates?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Has my child been following school rules?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What consequences are there for misbehavior?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bullying situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I think my child is being bullied.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child is afraid to come to school.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Other students are making fun of my child&#8217;s accent.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What is the school&#8217;s anti-bullying policy?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How will you keep my child safe?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Services and Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>English Language Learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child is still learning English.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What support is available for English language learners?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Should I speak English or my home language at home?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can I help if my English isn&#8217;t perfect?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Are there translation services available?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;I think my child might need extra help with learning.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What is an IEP?&#8221; (Individualized Education Program)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How do I request testing for learning disabilities?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What accommodations are available?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can my child get extra time on tests?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gifted Programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child seems bored in class.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Are there programs for advanced students?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How do I know if my child is gifted?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What enrichment activities are available?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Logistics and Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attendance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child will be absent because&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What is the policy for excused absences?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How do I report my child&#8217;s absence?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can my child make up missed work?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What happens if my child is late?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health and Safety:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child has a medical condition you should know about.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What are the school&#8217;s safety procedures?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How do you handle medical emergencies?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What should I do if my child gets sick at school?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is there a school nurse available?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What&#8217;s the best way to contact you?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How often will you update me on my child&#8217;s progress?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you send information in my home language?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Will you let me know if there are problems?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can I stay involved in my child&#8217;s education?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential School Vocabulary by Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People at School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teacher<\/strong> &#8211; person who teaches classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Principal<\/strong> &#8211; leader of the school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assistant Principal<\/strong> &#8211; helps the principal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counselor<\/strong> &#8211; helps with personal and academic problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School Nurse<\/strong> &#8211; takes care of health needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Librarian<\/strong> &#8211; manages the school library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secretary<\/strong> &#8211; works in the main office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus Driver<\/strong> &#8211; drives the school bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custodian<\/strong> &#8211; keeps the school clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substitute Teacher<\/strong> &#8211; temporary teacher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Subjects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Math\/Mathematics<\/strong> &#8211; numbers and calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English\/Language Arts<\/strong> &#8211; reading, writing, grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science<\/strong> &#8211; study of the natural world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Studies<\/strong> &#8211; history, geography, civics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art<\/strong> &#8211; drawing, painting, creative activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music<\/strong> &#8211; singing, playing instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Education (PE)<\/strong> &#8211; exercise and 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subject<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment and Grading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quiz<\/strong> &#8211; short test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exam\/Test<\/strong> &#8211; longer assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project<\/strong> &#8211; extended assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essay<\/strong> &#8211; written composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report<\/strong> &#8211; presentation of information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade<\/strong> &#8211; score or evaluation (A, B, C, D, F or percentages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GPA<\/strong> &#8211; Grade Point Average (overall grade average)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progress Report<\/strong> &#8211; update on student performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report Card<\/strong> &#8211; official record of grades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time and Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Semester<\/strong> &#8211; half of the school 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[name].&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I received a message that you called.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the call:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Could you please speak more slowly?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you repeat that information?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Let me write that down.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I understand that&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What should I do next?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ending the call:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for calling me.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;ll take care of that right away.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Please call me if anything else happens.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;When should I call you back?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subject lines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Question about [child&#8217;s name]&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Concern about [child&#8217;s name] in [class\/situation]&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Request for meeting &#8211; [child&#8217;s name]&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email openings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Dear [Mr.\/Mrs.\/Ms. Name],&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I hope this email finds you well.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I am writing regarding my child, [name].&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email closings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for your time and assistance.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I look forward to hearing from you.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Please let me know if you need any additional information.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Best regards,&#8221; or &#8220;Sincerely,&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Written Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excuse 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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;In my country, the school system works differently.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m still learning about how schools work here.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This is new for our family.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;We want to understand the American school system.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you help me learn what&#8217;s expected?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asking for Cultural Understanding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;In our culture, we&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Our family values&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This is important to our family because&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you help me balance our traditions with school expectations?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can we respect both our culture and school rules?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My English is still improving.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you provide information in [language]?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I might need help understanding some words.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child speaks [language] at home.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Should I speak English or our home language when helping with homework?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency and Urgent Situation Phrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediate Safety Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;This is an emergency.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child is in danger.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Someone is threatening my child.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I need to speak to the principal immediately.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This cannot wait.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Emergencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;My child is seriously ill.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child had an accident.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;My child needs medical attention right away.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Please call 911.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m coming to pick up my child immediately.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urgent Academic Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;There&#8217;s been a serious misunderstanding.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I need to clarify something important.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This is affecting my child&#8217;s ability to learn.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;We need to resolve this quickly.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Numbers and Time Expressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Numbers for Grades and Scores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Percentages:<\/strong> &#8220;My child got 85 percent&#8221; (85%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letter Grades:<\/strong> A (excellent), B (good), C (satisfactory), D (below average), F (failing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Scores:<\/strong> &#8220;The SAT score was 1200&#8221; or &#8220;The ACT score was 28&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Expressions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily:<\/strong> &#8220;every day,&#8221; &#8220;Monday through Friday&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekly:<\/strong> &#8220;once a week,&#8221; &#8220;twice a week,&#8221; &#8220;every Tuesday&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly:<\/strong> &#8220;once a month,&#8221; &#8220;every month&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yearly:<\/strong> &#8220;once a year,&#8221; &#8220;annually&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic year:<\/strong> &#8220;fall semester,&#8221; 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