Stephanie Martin, an English and literature teacher at Deerfield High School, talks to her students' parents Sept. 13 during the school's open house. Martin explained her course's expectations and workload. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield High School parents David Barhydt (left) and Judith Matz learn about a DHS AP literature and English class during the school's open house Sept. 13. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield parent Marcey Barichello said she attended the Deerfield High School open house Sept. 13 to learn more about her two children's classes. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Parents and guardians of Deerfield High School students were given five minutes to get from classroom to classroom Sept. 13 while following their child's class schedule at the school's open house.. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield High School teacher Brett Schwartz talks about the homeroom structure during the school's open house Sept. 13. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield High School parent Kaye Kharasch learns about her child's homeroom expectations Sept. 13 during the school's open house. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield High School parents followed their children's class schedule Sept. 13 during the school's open house. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield High School sophomore Harrison Chodash helps direct parents and guardians to their children's classrooms Sept. 13 during the high school's open house. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media