OPTIS Instructions 2025-2026

ONLINE PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEW SCHEDULER (OPTIS)

OPTIS will be open from 9:00 am Monday, December 1st to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, December 3rd.

Online Instructions:

We are once again very pleased to offer more flexibility to parents, guardians and caregivers through the use of the Online Parent-Teacher Interview System (OPTIS). This is our preferred method of scheduling appointments. Parents/guardians are encouraged to follow these directions to make appointments online. You should read these directions very carefully and completely before you begin. If you do not have access to the internet, you can request appointment times by calling the school (709) 722-7012 , no later than 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 3rd.

You can access OPTIS from our school’s page, http://larkhall.nlesd.ca by following the link, or by pointing your web browser directly to: www.parentinterviews.com/larkhallacademy.

The first time you use this system, you will need to create an account. Click the link “New Parents: Start by clicking here” to create your account. Take care to fill out the form accurately. Write down your username and password you have assigned yourself. Click “Continue”.
In this next screen, called “Getting Started” click the link “Start Making Appointments Now”
The next screen is called “Add a Student.” You will need to complete the form, filling in the first and last (if different from parent’s) name of the student. Don’t forget to check the box if you need to add another child. Click continue.
On the next screen, called “Make Appointments,” check the box beside your child’s or children’s name(s) and then click continue.
Select the 1:00 - 6:00 Interview Period
In the next screen, check the boxes next to the teachers you need to see and click continue. The final step is choosing the time for each teacher by clicking the arrow next to the time at the right of the screen. Be sure to indicate the type of meeting you prefer (in-person or telephone). Once finished selecting times, click continue. If you wish to view or print your appointments, click the appropriate link in this final screen.

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