No more parent - teacher conferences at AHS

I have heard, and got confirmed, that there will be no more, in-the-flesh, parent-teacher conference nights at AHS . . . that it'll be done "on-line".

Well, having the opportunity for "on-line" is a good thing; but in my express opinion, as a parent and a former school committee member, the "on-line" opportunity should be IN ADDITION TO, NOT IN PLACE OF PERSON-T0-PERSON CONTACT.   There is no adequate substitute for in-person brief discussion(s).

Think about it, parents:  how important is your kid?   Are they more important than your golf or bowling score, your 401k, or the Red Sox?   I should hope so.

It is my express opinion that every parent should show up for every parent-teacher conference opportunity:  to fail to do so, sends a truly dreadful message . . for which no parent can afford.   It is, as my old boss used to say about certain occasions, "It's a command performance".   Indeed.