What to Expect

Visit a school in person or virtually so you can feel confident and prepared for school next year.

WHAT IS AN OPEN HOUSE? 

School open houses are informal events that give you a chance to:

• speak to students, teachers, other school staff and parents
• learn about programs, courses and extracurricular activities offered at the school
• understand what your child will learn and how you can support their learning
• learn about registering for school 

Search for upcoming open house events using our Find a School tool.

TOPICS TO DISCUSS

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

PROGRAMMING AND OPTIONS

• alternative or specialized programming
• honours programming
• complementary courses
• extracurricular activities 
• athletic teams

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

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

ACADEMICS

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

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Learn how to prepare for an open house.