Prepare for an Open House

OPEN HOUSE TIPS

To make the most of your open house experience:

• review information about programs you’re interested in
• visit the website of schools you’re interested in  
• make a list of priorities of what’s important to your family
• bring your child with you
• arrive at the start to give yourself plenty of time to explore
• listen and talk to school staff and volunteers
• help your child consider all the options and activities available
• take home school materials (i.e., school handbooks, program guides or brochures)
• schedule an appointment with the school if you have additional questions

TOPICS TO DISCUSS

Here are a few topics to discuss with school staff at an open house:

Programming and options

• alternative or special education programming
• honours programming
• optional classes
• extracurricular activities 
• athletic teams

School environment

• school or classroom expectations
• orientation for students entering Kindergarten, junior or high school
• counselling supports
• parent volunteer opportunities

Academics

• homework expectations
• academic supports (i.e., homework club and tutoring)
• how students are assessed