A virtual open house is an opportunity to meet the staff and ask questions to learn more about the school and its programs. Events may be hosted through an online platform such as Google Meet.
Ready to get started? Here’s what you need to know to join a virtual open house.
BEFORE THE EVENT
review information about programs you’re interested in
visit the website of schools you're considering for your child
make a list of priorities and what’s important to your family
help your child consider all the options and activities available
have a list of topics to discuss handy so you’re ready to ask questions
have your child join you
To attend a virtual event, make sure your computer or device is ready. You will need to:
set up your computer, laptop or mobile device in a quiet area with few visual distractions
consider using one device if multiple family members wish to attend since every device used to join the event counts as one participant—sharing a device allows more people to join the event
use devices that are fully charged or plugged in
check your microphone and camera ahead of time in case there are any potential issues
If you don’t have a camera or microphone, you can still join a virtual event to listen to the discussions.
JOIN THE EVENT
When it’s time to join the event, go to the school website and look for the event link on the home page.