New 5th and 8th grade students and families are trying to learn more about BCS, but how do you do that when the building is closed? This fall, BCS has been doing what many schools are doing – hosting open houses for interested students. In normal years, this involves students, teachers, and parents representing BCS and showing newcomers how the school functions and the building itself. But now the open houses had to go virtual.
Scill and staff worked hard to make the open houses as close to reality as they could. The evening starts with a slideshow about the core values our school practices, school in regular times, and how our school is facing COVID. Then, the students and parents go into breakout rooms with student leaders and teachers. In the breakout room, families ask questions about BCS and anything they want to know. The student leaders are mostly in charge of answering questions and making sure all needed information is provided, while teachers are there for support, or just-in-case there are any questions the students can’t answer. Most questions were from parents, but this one funny time, an interested student spoke up and asked me, “Are the people nice?” Of course, because I have terrible humor I said, “No, of course not, we’re all heartless zombies!” He was so scared. I quickly assured him that BCS staff and students are kind.
When I think about it, it’s actually a pretty good question. Whenever you start something big, like a new school, it’s always helpful to have good people by your side. It’s so important to ask about the people there. The open houses represent how BCS is handling remote learning. The personal attention and support is something I get to experience from my teachers and peers every day, and that’s what I am able to offer as a Student Ambassador to new families interested in the school during the open houses. If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, please email Imani.
