Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/28/2023 - 7:00 PM
Category: Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Type: Info
Subject: Dates for 2023–2024 ACPS Back-to-School Nights
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Policy: IC/ID - School Year / School Day
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
230428_Board_Brief_Dates_for_2023-2024_ACPS_Back-to-School_Nights_v1.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: The Principal Leads at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) worked with Central Office staff and school principals to select dates for the 2023–2024 back-to-school nights. The schedule provided in this brief reflects alternating dates for elementary and middle schools on opposite ends of the city to (1) minimize conflicts for parents/guardians attending at both the elementary and secondary levels, and (2) streamline the provision of interpretation services.
Background: Each year, back-to-school night events are scheduled within the first month of school. On these nights, parents/guardians are invited to come meet the teachers and staff at each school, learn about their student(s)’ classes, and engage in discussions about curriculum. Parent/Guardian outreach is done at both the division and school levels, and interpretation services are provided. In addition, ACPS carefully reviews observed holidays to avoid any conflict.
Recommendation: The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information in this board brief regarding 2023–2024 ACPS back-to-school nights.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Wendy Gonzalez - Chief
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent