"Back to School Night" Oral Presentation

Assignment: “Back to School Night” Oral Presentation
Due: Wednesday, April 8; Wednesday, April 15; and Monday, April 20

WHO:
You are the teacher (2nd grade, high school math, junior high history, etc.)
We are the parents of your students. No language barriers. We all speak English.

WHAT:
“Back to School Night”
Think, think, think about information parents will want to know about you and your classroom.
Here are a few suggestions of things you might include in your presentation:
Attendance/tardy policy
Homework policy
School day routine
Discipline policy
Assessment (testing, mid-terms, finals, etc.)
Teacher contact information
Grading scale
Student handbook
Pick up/drop off times
Dress code
Lunch routine
Supplies
Teacher introduction (education, family, community, etc.)
Important dates

WHEN:
Second week of school. School usually begins on a Wednesday in August. Let’s pretend plan our “Back to School Night” for the next Tuesday.

WHY:
This is an opportunity for you to meet the parents of the children in your class and for the parents to meet you. This is also your opportunity to explain your classroom policies and procedures in hopes of avoiding questions and concerns later in the school year.

HOW:
Oral presentation to class along with any handouts (handouts NOT required, only an option). Please make enough handouts for the entire class.