You remain fully involved from a distance through report cards, school communication tools and the adults responsible for your child in Canada.
- Report cards: Schools issue report cards during the year with marks and teacher comments. Ask how many reports you will receive and when.
- Online tools: Many schools use online portals or apps where parents can see marks, attendance and messages. Ask for a parent login.
- Custodian reporting: Custodians are expected to monitor academic progress and report to parents abroad, and to meet school staff when asked. Surrey Schools sets this out in its custodian responsibilities.
- Attendance: Students must attend every day unless ill, and host parents tell the school when a student is sick.
- Direct contact: The international program office is your contact for concerns. Some districts have multilingual staff to help families communicate.
Please note: Reporting schedules and portals differ by school.
Official sources: Surrey Schools International: Custodianship · Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23): International student handbook · Vancouver School Board International Education: Student support
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