Darlington faculty and staff members are expected, at all times, to communicate with parents in a professional manner. Parents are asked to reciprocate by treating teachers and staff with the same courtesy at all times. In order to establish direct lines of communication, we request that parents wishing to contact teachers or administrators follow this process:
• All initial questions about class routine, grading, homework, pedagogy or incidents within the classroom should be
directed to the classroom teacher or the advisor.
• If further assistance is necessary, then communication with the respective department head is the next appropriate
step.
• Questions concerning physical education or the athletic program should be directed to the Athletic Director.
The Upper School Director is always available for consultation, but before stepping into a conversation, he will want to be assured that the above process has been observed. Often, department heads and subject-area teachers are better able to answer questions and resolve concerns. By following the above routine, many minor problems may be solved before they become major issues.
Parents should check the school’s website, www.darlingtonschool.org, regularly for current news, information, and announcements. All teachers, administrators, and staff members have Darlington email addresses that are available in the online Faculty Directory. Parents are encouraged to use email to communicate with individual teachers in a positive and constructive fashion.
