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J. F. Drake Middle School:“Our Future’s so bright we’ve gotta’ wear shades”
New Teacher Orientation 2010-2011
Welcome to our Family!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUvYfRl_c
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School Policies and Procedures Auburn City School Board Policies
J. F. Drake Faculty Handbook
Student Handbooks
Course Specific Materials/Guides
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FORMS Discipline Forms/Referrals Daily Behavior Logs Parent Communication List Field Trip Forms Money/Receipts Documentation Forms Drive
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Building Maintenance E-mail Mr. Barlow Help keep the
halls, walls, building clean
If you see something that needs to be fixed or cleaned . . . do it . . . or let us know
Rooms clean
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Discipline Tips Clear expectations
and rules. Team procedures
Post expectations Know your students Involve parents NEVER EVER get into
a power struggle Use common sense Don’t Forget to
SMILE
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The FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong
Pass out books Discuss chapters
Highlight specific areas
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Harry Wong “Tips” Characteristics of Effective Teachers:
Classroom Management Lesson Mastery Positive Expectations Organized, Consistent, and Structured.
NO SURPRISES. #1 Problem in a classroom is not
discipline; it is the lack of procedures.
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Harry Wong, continued . . . “Spend the first day connecting with kids
and you won’t spend the rest of the year chasing them.” Harry Wong Am I in the right room? Where am I supposed to sit? What are the rules for this classroom? What are we doing this year (show
photos)? How will I be graded? Who are you? (photos) Will I be treated fairly?
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Great Lessons: Focused Aligned Activities/Creativity Rubric Lesson Plans
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IF YOU DON’T KNOW, ASK Always ask if you
have a question “I did not know is
not an excuse” Use your team
members, buddies, administrators
Ask Secretaries
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Parent Communication Make Positive
Communication first Approach problems
needing their help Listen and let them
“vent” first. “I understand,
However, Therefore”
Documentation
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Money/Receipts/ Purchase Orders (Carla) Receipt Sheets Deposit/Balance Purchase Order Procedures Purchasing Cards If you don’t know, ask BEFORE EVER
purchasing anything Fund Raising Field Trips
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Absences/Sick Leave Kelly Services 2 Personal Days free. One
additional at a purchased rate. If don’t use, roll over to sick days at end of year
Personal days 2 weeks in advance and approved by principal.
Earn one sick day per month. Docked if go over days Call in early, before 6:30 am
and have plans ready/or call Team Leader
Education is to continue.
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School Planners/Lockers Given out during Camp Drake and
first day of school School fees: $20.00 (Locker and
planners) Practice/Practice using the lockers One team member helping with
lockers each period
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Drake Facts and Tidbits 1957 Dental Clinic/ All ACS students Growth over the years Alabama Reading Initiative Literacy
Demonstration Site AMSTI SITE/TeamMath NMSA/Multiple Visitors Advanced Ed. Police presence/ Drug Dog (Taska)
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Drake Positives PBS
Practice lessons first week
Drake Discipline Points
Roar Bucks Team Celebrations All “S” Oreo Cookie
Challenge Minute Miracle
Various Programs GREAT/Gang
Prevention Sunshine Teams/Plays/
Programs/Events Social Times Faculty Softball
Team
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Attitudes !!!!!!!!!!!
Focus on positive Contagious Do not tolerate
gossip, negativity, or unprofessional behavior
Dress appropriately Kids are the FOCUS
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“Kids don’t care what you know, until they know you care.”
“My job as a public school teacher is to connect with
whoever shows up on Monday.” Mrs. Hix
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REMEMBER . . . YOU CAN Make A Difference !!!
Ask yourself . . .
What have I done today to make a difference ?
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Tour of the Building