Baron Academic Foundation answering a parent’s question at Back to School Night. Photo by Calvin Tran.by Elise Tran, Staff Writer
Back to school night was held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, to inform and advise parents about their child’s classes, teachers and other rewarding aspects.
A benefit that comes with back to school night is the ability for teachers to reach out to the parents and vice versa. It gives a chance for teachers and parents to directly communicate with each other.
“I do [like back to school night] because it’s a good way to open up communication with parents,” said Spanish teacher Katie Ellis.
Although parents are able to communicate with teachers throughout the school year, they do not always do so even if the situation is dire. This happens because parents are afraid that they may be taking up a teacher’s time or they are not comfortable speaking to the teachers yet. By having a back to school night, teachers can encourage parents to ask questions if they are having any problem.
English teacher Jonathan Lloyd said, “I think that’s important where different parents have different concerns or things that they didn’t quite get from the expectations and it’s a good time to iron out any of those misconceptions or concerns they might have about the class.”
Back to school night is also easier for teachers, because it allows them to speak with multiple people at one time as opposed to speaking to approximately 185 parents individually. Another pro for the teachers is it reduces the amount of parent complaints and confusion throughout the school year
It gets parents involved with their child’s education and shows what resources the school has to offer.
“I think I like it so far, because there’s the chance that I can meant the teachers and know how to see the curriculum and what they’re like and the classroom rules and anything. It’s good to know,” said one student’s parent, Julie Nguyen.
Back to school night helps many teachers and students, but it would be even more effective if both parents and students came.
“Sometimes students come with their parents; I always think that’s great. You know maybe if I could change anything about back to school I’d say that students have to come with their parents,” said Lloyd.
Ultimately, back to school night is a great way for teachers and parents to interact with one another.
