P a r k e r W o o d s M o n t e s s o r i

Classroom Visi tat ion and Observat ion Guidel ines:

• Please sit silently while observing your child and the classroom.• Please refrain from bringing other children with you.• You are here to observe, please refrain from talking to your child or other children.• Please refrain from using your cell phone while observing and please silence the

ringer prior to entering the classroom.• If you have questions/comments or if you would like to speak with the teacher, there

is a visitors' letter you will receive upon your arrival that you can complete. A sampleo f t he l e t t e r i s i n c l uded be low.

* * * SAMPLE CLASSROOM VISITATION AND OBSERVATION LETTER ***

Dear Families/Visitors,

Welcome to Parker Woods Montessori! We are glad you have come to visit room today. Here area few guidelines you need to follow during your visit:

• Please sit silently while observing your chiid and the classroom.• Please refrain from bringing other children with you.• You are here to observe, please refrain from talking to your child or other children.• Please refrain from using your cell phone while observing and please silence the ringer prior to

entering the classroom.• If you have questions/comments or if you would like to speak with the teacher, please fill out the

bottom of this form and return it to the office.

C o m m e n t s :

□ It was a pleasant visit. Thank youl

□ I would like a conference regarding^

□ Please call me at

P a r e n t / G u a r d i a n S i g n a t u r e D a t e

C h i l d ' s N a m e R o o m

Parker Woods Montessor i

Visiting/Observing Classrooms:

The first part of each school day Is used to review expectations, set goals for the day and toprovide Intensive Intervention and enrichment. As a result, from 9:15 until 10:30 dally, visitsto classrooms must be by appointment only.

Ages 3-6 (Preschool and Kindergarten) Famil ies:

Families of preschool and kindergarten students are asked to make appointments in advancewith their children's teachers about dates and times for classroom visits/observations, evenb e t w e e n 9 : 1 5 a n d 1 0 : 3 0 .

Ages 6-9 and 9-12 (Grades 1-6) Families:

Families of students in 1̂ ' through 6̂ *̂ grades may visit/observe in their children's classroomswithout making an appointment. Classroom visits/observations do not Include conferencingwith the teacher. Before a 6-9 or 9-12 family member is authorized to visit a classroom, theoffice staff will call the teacher to ensure that it is an appropriate time for a visitor. Thevisitation/observation will only be denied if the teacher indicates that there is concern with av is i to r a t tha t t ime.

L u n c h T i m e V i s i t s :

Due to limited time and space, 3-6 families are unable to eat lunch with their children.

6-9 and 9-12 families may come to eat lunch with their children at any time. If bringing food foryour child, please bring healthy food choices. Families may purchase meals in the lunchroom ifthey wish.

* Observation Guidelines are included on the back of this page. *