按照字典解释,“open house” 的第二个意思是指:“(US) A casual school event where the school invites parents or guardians to come and tour their child's school, classrooms, and allow them to meet their child's teachers. ”
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation under God, indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all. ”
除了向国旗宣誓之外,学生们还要背诵一段“承诺词”:
“As a student, I understand the importance of becoming an educated and responsible citizen. In order to achieve this, I need to set positive goals, become responsible for my actions, work to the best of my ability and make good choices.”