Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 10th

Important Information to Take-Away From Back-to-School Night

1. An overview of your child's school day: Elementary school teachers will share the typical daily and weekly schedule for the class.

2. Knowledge of what the classroom looks like: Take a look around the classroom. You can tell quite a bit about the teacher from what you see on the walls and in the bookshelves.

3. What it's like to sit in your child's seat: Many teachers ask parents to sit in their child's seat. This gives parents the opportunity to see the classroom from their child's point of view.

4. The homework and discipline policies: The homework policy should include information on when homework is due, how it is evaluated and how often.

5. How to contact the teacher: Find out how to contact the teacher and what form of communication she prefers: email, voice mail or notes. Many teachers now use Web sites to stay in touch with parents.