2026-2027 Parent Handbook - Flipbook - Page 27
Communication & Partnership
At Carden Conejo School, we believe that strong communication between home and school is essential to
each child’s growth and success. Education is most effective when families and teachers work together in a
spirit of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Families can expect to receive a weekly school newsletter with important updates, upcoming events,
reminders, and highlights from campus life. Classroom teachers also provide regular communication
regarding curriculum, classroom activities, and important grade-level information so that parents remain
informed and engaged in their child’s learning.
Teachers will reach out to schedule a conference whenever they feel it would be beneficial to discuss a
student’s academic progress, social development, or overall well-being. These conversations are viewed as
supportive partnerships focused on helping each child thrive.
Parents are also encouraged to request a conference at any time if they have questions, concerns, or would
simply like to connect more deeply about their child’s experience. Conferences may be scheduled through
the teacher directly or through the front office.
To ensure thoughtful and focused communication, we ask that parents allow teachers adequate time to
respond to emails or messages during the school week. Faculty members prioritize instruction during the
school day and will respond as promptly as possible. We are grateful for the partnership we share with our
families and believe that open, respectful communication strengthens our community and supports every
student’s success.
Community Standards & Expectations
Carden Conejo School is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment in which
every individual is treated with dignity, kindness, and integrity. Our community is built upon the belief that
strong character, personal accountability, mutual respect, and positive relationships are essential to the
educational experience. These values extend beyond the classroom and apply to all members of the Carden
Conejo community, including students, parents, guardians, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Membership in the Carden community carries an expectation of conduct consistent with our mission and
values. All individuals are expected to contribute positively to the school environment, respect the authority
of school personnel, and demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times, whether on campus, at schoolsponsored events, during athletic competitions, or through written, verbal, and digital communications.
Community Expectations
All members of the Carden Conejo community are expected to:
Adhere to all School rules, policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, kindness, personal responsibility, and respect for others.
Communicate in a courteous, constructive, and professional manner, including during disagreements or
emotionally charged situations.
Respect the authority, professional judgment, and responsibilities of School administrators, faculty,
coaches, and staff.
Refrain from profanity, yelling, threatening statements, aggressive gestures, intimidation, harassment, or
other hostile or disruptive behavior.
Respect the privacy, personal boundaries, and dignity of students, employees, and other families.
Follow the directions of School personnel, including requests to discontinue a conversation, move a
discussion to a private setting, or leave a School activity or event.
Address concerns through appropriate School communication channels rather than through public
confrontations, personal attacks, or disruptive behavior.
