At Allegiance STEAM Academy, we believe students grow most when they are empowered to reflect on their learning, share their progress, and take ownership of their academic journey. That’s the heart of our Student-Led Celebrations (SLCs).

Student-Led Celebrations are intentionally different from traditional Parent-Teacher Conferences. During SLCs, students take the lead—guiding their families through work samples, projects, or portfolios and reflecting on their learning, growth, and goals.

What Families Can Expect During SLCs

• Students lead the conversation, sharing their learning and progress
• Families listen, ask supportive questions, and celebrate growth
• Teachers are present as facilitators and supporters, not as the primary speakers or leaders
• This format is designed to build student confidence, reflection skills, and ownership of learning—all critical skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Note on Questions or Concerns

Student-Led Celebrations are not intended for raising concerns or holding individual conferences. To ensure this time remains focused on student voice and celebration, we kindly ask that families schedule a separate Parent-Teacher Conference if they would like to discuss concerns or have a more in-depth conversation. Families may request a Parent-Teacher Conference at any time by reaching out directly to their student’s teacher.

Our Family Engagement Opportunities

• ASA offers three distinct on-campus opportunities for families to engage in their student’s learning:
• Triad Conferences (beginning of the school year)
• Student-Led Celebrations  (middle of the school year)
• STEAM Live!  (end of the school year)

Each serves a unique purpose, and together they create meaningful ways for families, students, and teachers to partner throughout the year.

📌 Please review the attached graphic for a helpful comparison between Student-Led Celebrations and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Thank you for supporting this meaningful experience and for helping us empower students to share their learning with confidence. We look forward to celebrating alongside you!