Parent/Legal Guardian Guide
Guidelines for Parent and Legal Guardians
We look forward to collaborating with parents and legal guardians. Constructive communication between program staff, instructors, and families benefits the success of students. You can help us achieve our mutual goal of supporting your student by:
- Reading all program communications and discussing the content with your student.
- Making sure your student logs onto classroom sessions in a timely manner.
- Making sure your student has a distraction free space to attend their sessions in.
- Proactively contacting program staff by emailing spcs-studentlife@stanford.edu if you or your student have concerns or questions.
- Asking your student how their experience in the program is going.
Summer
During the summer, parents and legal guardians are strongly encouraged to attend all three program orientations held in Adobe Connect with their scholars. Recordings will be made available after the live event.
| Orientation | Time (PT) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Orientation | 9:00am - 10:00am | Monday, July 8 |
| Program Orientation | 10:15am - 11:00am | Monday, July 8 |
| Introduction to Stanford OHS | 11:30am - 12:00pm | Monday, July 8 |
Fall Semester
During the fall, parents and legal guardians are invited to attend parent and legal guardian outreach events. Event registration information will be shared prior to each event.
| Family Engagement Event | Time (PT) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring Options for High School/Independent High School Information | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Wednesday, September 11 |
| Stanford OHS Application Information Session | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Wednesday, September 25 |
| Family Conferences (Required) | Sign-up information will be sent in September | September-October |
Family & Scholar Conferences
Scholars and a parent or legal guardian are required to attend a conference with SMSSP program staff in September. These conferences serve as an opportunity to learn about students' experiences, identify areas where support may be needed, and discuss academic goals.
End of Program Celebrations
Parents and legal guardians are invited to join their scholars to celebrate both the end of the summer program in July and the end of the Fall semester in December. SMSSP instructors and Stanford Online High School (OHS) staff will join scholars and their families as we highlight the year and applaud scholar achievements. We will also share information about preparing for the academic year program and joining our Alumni Network.
| Event | Time (PT) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End of Summer Celebration | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Friday, July 26 |
| End of Program Celebration | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wednesday, December 11 |
Tech Overview
Students will use various platforms to engage and interact during the summer and fall semester. An email will be sent to students with technology details and access instructions. Please read the Online Experience page for further details.
Canvas
Canvas is the platform students will be using to access program content. Students can find course documents, such as their syllabus, assignments, and Adobe Connect meeting links through Canvas.