parent-teacher interview

noun
UK /ˌpeə.rənt ˈtiː.tʃər ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
US /ˌper.ənt ˈtiː.tʃɚ ˈɪn.tɚ.vjuː/

A short meeting where your mom or dad and your teacher talk about how you are doing at school.

My parents have a parent-teacher interview with Mrs. Lee after school on Thursday.

SYNONYMS

parent-teacher conferenceparent-teacher meetingparent conferenceteacher conferenceschool meeting

RELATED WORDS

report cardprogress reportschoolteacherclassroom

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A scheduled talk between a guardian and a teacher to discuss a child's behavior.

The parent-teacher interview focused on ways to help him stay focused during lessons.

3. A formal discussion about a student's academic strengths and weaknesses.

During the parent-teacher interview, they reviewed his reading and math scores.

4. A chance for families and teachers to plan together how to support a student.

They agreed at the parent-teacher interview to try a new homework routine.

5. A brief school appointment where adults share updates about a child's progress.

Her dad wrote down notes during the parent-teacher interview so he could remember the goals.