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This presentation by Amanda Scout and Juli Trush provides setup tips for teachers hosting an open house. Learn how to create a welcoming environment, provide essential information to parents, and showcase student work effectively. Discover the importance of parent-teacher communication and how to make the most of the event. Find out what materials to have available, such as handouts, grade information, and sign-up sheets for conferences. Get practical advice on handling parent interactions and creating a positive experience for everyone involved. Ensure your classroom is inviting and organized to leave a good impression on parents. Remember to smile, be approachable, and engage with parents to build strong relationships.
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Open House:A Set-up Guide for Teachers Presentation by: Amanda Scout Juli Trush
Amanda Scout English teacher 7th grade Clyde-Savannah Jr./Sr. High School 3rd-year teacher Juli Trush Art teacher Studio Art grades 9-12 Elementary Art grades 1-5 Chittenango Central school 3rd year teacher Who Are We?
What is the Purpose of “Open House”? • For parents to meet teachers and vice versa. • Gives parents the chance to find out what their children are learning in each class. • Gives parents the chance to see the environment their students are in each day.
What to Have Available: • Parent sign-in sheet • Parents sign their name and the name of their child • Let’s you know who came (and who didn’t) • Especially helpful if a lot of parents attend
What to Have Available: • Handouts • Course outline • Class rules • Class expectations • Consequences • Grade calculation • Homework policy • How to access teacher/class website • Example: Miss Scout's Page
What to Have Available: • Updated student grades • Have grade book so parents can see their child’s grades • Have copies of grades (ex. grade printouts) for parents to take with them
What to Have Available: • Parent-teacher conference sign-up • Good for parents who want an in-depth conversation with you on their child’s progress • Not a good idea to try to have one on Open House night – too many other parents want your attention
What to Have Available: • Current student work • Have them in folders (ex. by class period) • Have samples posted around the classroom • Examples:
Variations: • The suggestions given in this presentation can be modified for different grade levels (elementary, middle, high school) • Example:Some schools have parents follow their child’s schedule: • Each class is a certain length (5-10 minutes) – this way they go to each class • Parents/students come and sit down while the teacher gives a short presentation: • Good idea: Have an agenda written on the board of what you’ll talk about • Have a short question/answer session at the end
Smile - parents want to see that you are welcoming, upbeat and like what you do. Have materials available for parents to pick up – especially good for kids who don’t/don’t like to bring things home. Don’t try to have an in-depth parent-teacher conference – there are other parents there and you don’t want to neglect them. Make sure your classroom is neat and inviting: This will make parents more comfortable being there. It will also make them more comfortable that their children attend a clean, safe environment every day. Tips to Remember:
