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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No one answer why someone should go to BTS night.  I find them to be a waste.  Most of the information could be distribute via email and other than seeing the teacher, where you kid sits and the classroom that is it.  It is more like a tour and I really find them to be a waste but I go.[/quote]

I go mainly to meet the families of my kids classmates, at least be able to put a face to name of the teacher, have a conversation with my kids about the classroom and meeting families of their friends, read their letter to me (or us writing a letter to them to read), hear broad themes (I.e. new homework policy, new curriculum) etc, and get specific teacher rules I.e. some teachers prefer notes to emails.  I want the teacher to get the impression we are going to be involved in our child's education.  Also, if I remember correctly get the more convenient slots for the parent teacher conference.

You are right though on terms of not really getting any in depth information on sweeping educational changes.  Yes, it would be helpful to have an in-depth on the grading system alone (see all thread on what does an "I" mean at the end of the year).  Maybe put pressure on the PTA to get presentations on those things before the first parent teacher conference rolls around.  You won't have time to ask those types of questions at the 15 minute parent teacher conference if you want to have time to talk about your child.

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