To maximize open house attendance, which information should be emphasized for the community?

• A. Provide information about curriculum and instruction for the school year
• B. Highlight the school’s sports programs
• C. Detail the cafeteria menu changes
• D. Explain only disciplinary policies

Answer: (A)

Centering the message on what students will learn and how they will be taught speaks directly to families’ main concern about the school: will this program help my child succeed academically? When you emphasize curriculum and instruction for the year, you show the learning goals, standards students will meet, the courses offered, pacing, assessment practices, and the strategies teachers use to support different learners. It communicates planning, clarity, and a clear pathway for student achievement, which helps parents see value in the program and feel confident about attending the open house.

If you focus on other details like sports programs, cafeteria menu changes, or disciplinary policies alone, you’re not addressing the core reason families come to an open house—wanting a clear sense of what their child will learn, how progress will be tracked, and what supports are available. While those other topics have their place, they don’t provide the same compelling picture of academic opportunity and school responsiveness that curriculum and instruction information does.