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Open �House

Maple Middle School

September 8, 20xx

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Welcome parents!

  • Welcome parents to your classroom.
  • List the goals for the open house:
    • To help parents understand the work students will be doing throughout the school year.
    • To explain your expectations for all students.
    • To share information about how parents can support student learning.  

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Curriculum goals

  • Describe what the students will study during the school year, including the overall curriculum plans and goals.
  • Include a detailed syllabus for parents to take home. 
  • Suggest ways that parents can help their middle schooler learn, such as reminding them to take notes in class and reviewing homework with them each day.
  • Use more than one slide to cover this information.

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In-class activity

Invite parents to take part in an activity, and then discuss it. Some ideas include:

  • Solving a math problem, such as estimating the number of beans in a jar.
  • Writing an encouraging letter to the student. 
  • Playing a game where the parent and student work together to craft a story from objects in the classroom.

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Class information

  • Explain how students will be evaluated and graded.
  • Tell parents when report cards and progress reports will be sent home.
  • Describe the amount of homework students can expect.
  • Provide a calendar of upcoming events, such as class field trips and parent-teacher conferences.

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Class rules

  • Explain the behavior you expect in your classroom.
  • Your class rules might include:
    • Be respectful.
    • Be responsible.
    • Follow directions.
    • Be punctual.
    • Be organized.
    • Be a self-starter.
    • Be prepared.

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School policies

  • Explain how the school addresses academic and behavioral problems.
  • Outline the school's policies regarding tardiness, absence, and discipline.
  • Provide policy information about:
    • School cancellations for bad weather and other reasons.
    • Emergency procedures.
    • Transportation.
    • After-school activities.
    • Volunteering.

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Get involved!

  • List opportunities for parents to become involved in volunteer programs, advisory councils, and the PTA.
  • Provide sign-up sheets for parents who are interested in helping with field trips or fundraising projects for your class. 

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Questions?

  • Take questions from parents.
  • Ask parents to fill out a questionnaire about their middle schooler. 
    • Have them describe areas in which they would like to see the student improve.
    • Have them describe the student’s personality, interests, and talents.

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Handouts

  • Translate handouts for parents for whom English is a second language.
  • Handouts might include:
    • A list of school phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web site addresses.
    • Copies of classroom and school policies.
    • A list of materials that the student will need for class. 

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