<p>ExieMITalum, I was also asked for feedback by my child’s advisor at Exeter, regarding parental involvement. I sent in some pointed suggestions on how to improve parent involvement, and what I thought some areas for improvement should be. I was asked if it was OK to send along to Mr. Hassan and the faculty. To my surprise, I have realized the headmaster and many other Exeter faculty had read what I sent, and some of the suggestions were coming to be. GULP. Maybe I shouldn’t have been so blunt?? But, they do seem to be trying. </p>
<p>Things I suggested:</p>
<p>Parents can feel excluded, maybe by the size, complexity and distance. We wonder if it is intentional. </p>
<p>More coordination between advisor and parents. Scheduled advising, with updates about course choice, ECs, etc. to parents. Kids say next to nothing.</p>
<p>Easier interaction from home with school, for example away persmissions streamlined, how to send a cake for special celebrations directions on parent page.</p>
<p>Better integration between academics and home summer/vacation activities and plans. Help with summer activities/internships (even a listing?) How to coordinate with faculty to maybe coordinate promising outside enrichment activities with school.</p>
<p>Blog with pictures of dorm activities, updates on what is happening around dorm/campus. (By the way, subscribe to the student newspaper if you can this has been very interesting for our family.)</p>