I've always appreciated teachers who, whether it be in elementary or middle school, provide parents with detailed information about what will be covered in the class, what is expected of the students, and how things are going throughout the year. I love teachers who focus on the strengths of their individaul students and, while acknowledging the need to work on weaknesses, don't focus on them. Please take the time to communicate to each set of parents the good things you see in their child. If you do this, then the students will be more likely to appreciate you and the parents will be more likely support you. Also, if parents feel like you value their children, then if they feel like the student has needs that are not being met, they will be more likely to come to you.
