Red Rover
What is an accurate requirement for using the Red Rover mobile app to clock in or out?
WHAT IS... Staff must be connected to or inside the CMS firewall to access the system via the app.
At what time are all staff members expected to be at their morning duty stations or classroom doors to greet students?
WHAT IS... 8:45 am
What is the strict protocol regarding the building's exterior doors?
WHAT IS... Exterior doors must never be propped open, and doing so will result in an informal reprimand on the first infraction.
Who is responsible for completing the field trip process?
WHO IS... the Grade Level Leader
What is our student uniform policy regarding tops, bottoms and shoes?
WHAT IS... Shirt Colors: Navy, Light blue or White - Shirt Style: Collared Only (polo or button up) -
Bottom Colors: Navy or Khaki - Bottom Styles: Pants, Knee-length shorts, Knee-length skirts/skorts, Jumpers (no tears, cuts or holes) -
Shoes: Closed toe and heel or strap over the heel (no sandals, flip-flops, slides or slippers)
What is the general rule regarding 'personal leave'?
WHAT IS... Personal leave may be used on any instructional day or workday.
On a standard student day, what are the expected work hours for the majority of the Hickory Grove staff?
WHAT IS... 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The expectation is that everyone maximizes the instructional day. Continue teaching until your grade level is asked to pack up and dismiss.
Create a statement that best describes the access policy for the Principal’s Conference Room?
WHAT IS... Access is restricted to authorized personnel, and staff must have expressed permission from the Principal to enter or use it.
What is the deadline for grade level chairs to submit all field trip requests for the school year?
WHAT IS... On or before October 31st.
According to the staff dress code, which of the following is considered professional attire for a standard Tuesday?
WHAT IS... A blouse or collared shirt with dress pants or chinos.
A staff member plans to be out for three consecutive workdays due to a family medical emergency. What documentation must be provided in Red Rover for this absence?
WHAT IS... A doctor's note attached to the absence in the system.
A teacher wakes up at 6:30 am with a sudden fever and needs to report an unexpected absence for that day. According to the handbook, what is the correct immediate action to take?
WHAT IS... Send a group text to the Principal, Assistant Principals, Treasurer, and Instructional Coach by 7:00 am.
What step is required before a staff member can send an email to the 'Hickory Grove All Staff' distribution list?
WHAT IS... A draft must be sent to the Principal for review and approval.
What are the hours allotted for transportation for any field trip?
WHAT IS... 9:30am to 1:30pm
Regarding staff dress code - When dressing "down", what is considered appropriate on a Friday?
WHAT IS... A school spirit T-shirt paired with clean blue jeans.
What is the policy regarding overtime or compensatory (comp) time for hourly employees at Hickory Grove?
WHAT IS... Comp time and overtime are not allowed, and any work beyond the normal schedule requires advance written approval.
In the event of an emergency school-wide dismissal, what is required regarding classroom rosters?
WHAT IS... Classroom teachers must keep AND have a current roster documenting how each student travels home with him/her.
What are two of the principal's expectations regarding parent-teacher conferences?
WHAT ARE.... All homeroom teachers in PreK-5 will hold parent conferences twice a year. Teachers should request additional conferences when students are having academic difficulty and/or other specific problems. Parents must be made aware of these concerns before report cards/progress reports are sent home. All parent conferences should begin with a positive comment about the child.
What are the requirements for parent participation on a field trip?
WHAT IS... Parents must be a CMS registered volunteer and the Grade Level Leader must verify this via Ms. Stewart.
Under what circumstances are staff members permitted to wear jeans to school?
WHAT IS... On 'special' days announced by the Principal, Casual Fridays, and field trips.
What is the guidance for being out immediately before or immediately after a Teacher Workday or Holiday?
WHAT IS.... Personal days require pre-approval and sick leave requires a doctor's note.
End of Grade testing is a crucial time for our students. What is the guidance concerning staff attendance during the testing window?
WHAT IS.... Adhere to 'blackout dates' and resist submitting absences during this span of time. Blackout dates are indicated on the master calendar. All absences must be pre-approved in writing by Principal Bower.
What is the expectation for staff regarding their reviewing and adherence to the 2026-2027 HG Handbook?
WHAT IS... It is mandatory that the document is thoroughly read and its policies adhered to by all staff members at all times.
Regarding preparation for field trips... Who is responsible for checking the calendar for availability/conflicts, obtaining the quote from the vendor, calculating all fees (including bus), completing the field trip request form in edJourney, emailing Bower and Wootson, completing the Google form with attached quote, updating the highlighted areas of the field trip and liability forms in English and Spanish, securing the chaperones, notifying the nurse, notifying the cafe manager, obtaining the final invoice for the trip, and retrieving medication on the day of the trip?
WHO IS... the Grade Level Leader
Regarding staff dress code - Name 3 different pieces of attire deemed inappropriate during work hours?
WHAT ARE... Leggings, yoga pants, short shorts, flip flops, baseball hats, distressed denim, mesh or see-through material, printed profanity, obscene images, etc.