Which of the following goals should be emphasized by the principal to connect the community and gain attendance to an open house?

• A. Provide information about curriculum and instruction for the school year
• B. Highlight athletic accomplishments
• C. Emphasize discipline policies
• D. Discuss cafeteria menu updates

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to use the open house to connect with families by sharing what students will learn and how they will learn it. When the principal emphasizes curriculum and instruction for the year, you’re giving parents a clear picture of learning goals, the instructional approaches, and the timeline for assessments and checkpoints. This clarity helps families understand what to expect, how ready their child will be to meet those goals, and what supports are available to help every student succeed. It also invites parents to be involved in their child’s education in a concrete way, since they leave with actionable information about how to support learning at home and at school.

Topics like highlighting athletic accomplishments, while valuable to some families, don’t address the everyday learning experience for all students. Focusing on discipline policies can feel restrictive and set a less welcoming tone at an open house. Discussing cafeteria updates is useful but doesn’t speak to academic goals or classroom experiences. Emphasizing curriculum and instruction best serves the goal of connecting the community around the academic year and encouraging broad attendance.