Grading & Academics
In the Transit Tech grading policy, what specific items constitute the 45% 'Assessments' category?
A. 20% Exams and Quizzes, and 25% Classwork and Homework
B. 45% Standardized State Examinations and Regents Exams
C. 25% Exams and Quizzes, and 20% Projects, Orals, and Essays
D. 30% Exams and Quizzes, and 15% Portfolios and Notebooks
C. 25% Exams and Quizzes, and 20% Projects, Orals, and Essays
What is the primary reason the Transit Tech faculty handbook excludes attendance and conduct from academic grade calculations?
A. Attendance is already tracked separately by the DOE and does not require classroom reinforcement.
B. Grades must reflect a student's competency and progress in course content rather than behavior.
C. Including conduct in grades would violate student privacy regulations regarding behavioral health.
D. Teachers are encouraged to use participation points to reward attendance instead.
B. Grades must reflect a student's competency and progress in course content rather than behavior.
What is the duration and frequency of Monday Professional Learning for staff?
A. 40 minutes, held daily before the first period.
B. 60 minutes, held every Tuesday and Thursday.
C. 100 minutes, held every Monday.
D. 120 minutes, held on the first Monday of each month.
C. 100 minutes, held every Monday.
What is the '10-minute rule' regarding student movement from the classroom?
A. Teachers have ten minutes to post their lesson plans before a supervisor visits.
B. Bathroom passes are only valid for a total duration of ten minutes.
C. Students may not leave within the first or last ten minutes of a class period.
D. Students have ten minutes to transition between buildings before they are marked late.
C. Students may not leave within the first or last ten minutes of a class period.
What is the key difference in student behavior between a 'Shelter-In' drill and a 'Soft Lockdown' drill?
A. Students must evacuate the building during Shelter-In but stay inside for Soft Lockdown.
B. Instruction continues as usual during Shelter-In, but everyone must be quiet and hidden during Soft Lockdown.
C. Shelter-In is only for weather emergencies; Soft Lockdown is for missing students only.
D. Lights are turned off for Shelter-In but stay on for Soft Lockdown.
B. Instruction continues as usual during Shelter-In, but everyone must be quiet and hidden during Soft Lockdown.
Within the 45% Assessment component of a student's grade, what is the exact weight assigned to Exams and Quizzes?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 45%
B. 25%
According to the school-wide grading policy, which statement best describes the role of 'meaningful feedback' regarding student personality and behavioral characteristics?
A. Teachers should only provide feedback on behavioral characteristics if a student is at risk of failing.
B. Feedback should be provided, but it must not influence the final academic course grade.
C. Behavioral feedback should be converted into points within the Participation category.
D. Feedback on personality is prohibited and should only be handled by Guidance Counselors.
B. Feedback should be provided, but it must not influence the final academic course grade.
At what time are teacher and paraprofessional timecards pulled from the 'Staff In' section each day?
A. 7:00 AM
B. 9:00 AM
C. 8:10 AM
D. 8:20 AM
D. 8:20 AM
Which of the following is an infraction that should be handled directly by the teacher before a written referral is made?
A. Possession of a weapon or controlled substance
B. Graffiti on school property
C. Eating or chewing gum in the classroom
D. Forgery of an adult's signature on a blue card
C. Eating or chewing gum in the classroom
According to Chancellor's Regulations, what is the policy regarding medication administration by teachers?
A. Teachers may administer over-the-counter medication if they have parent permission.
B. No medication may be administered by a teacher except an Epipen during an emergency.
C. Teachers can give medication only if the student has an IEP or 504 plan specifying it.
D. Teachers must hold the student's medication but cannot physically give it to them.
B. No medication may be administered by a teacher except an Epipen during an emergency.
How should a teacher differentiate between 'Assessment' and 'Participation' regarding student work like portfolios and notebooks?
A. Portfolios and notebooks are considered part of the 25% Participation grade.
B. Notebooks are part of the 30% Classwork grade, while portfolios are Assessments.
C. Portfolios are 20% of the Assessment grade, while notebooks are Participation.
D. Both are excluded from calculations and used only for teacher-student conferences.
A. Portfolios and notebooks are considered part of the 25% Participation grade.
What is the policy regarding the use of the grade '60' on a student's record?
A. A 60 is a passing grade used for Science Labs only.
B. A grade of 60 may not be used as a final course grade.
C. It is the default grade for students who fail to complete NX or NL requirements.
D. It can be used as a final grade only if the student has no absences.
B. A grade of 60 may not be used as a final course grade.
What is the consequence for a staff member who fails to move their timecard or is late more than three times?
A. They will be placed on a punch timecard and must punch in daily.
B. They will immediately lose one day from their CAR (Cumulative Absence Reserve).
C. They will be barred from participating in any per session activities for the term.
D. They will be required to attend a mandatory disciplinary meeting with the Principal.
A. They will be placed on a punch timecard and must punch in daily.
If a teacher submits a written disciplinary referral, what is the expected timeline for receiving a response?
A. By the end of the school week
B. Immediately after the class ends
C. One week from the date of the incident
D. Within 48 hours
D. Within 48 hours
What is the policy regarding teachers' personal property, such as phones and money, in the classroom?
A. Students are permitted to watch teacher belongings if the teacher leaves for a meeting.
B. The school is legally responsible for any teacher's property left in a classroom.
C. Teachers must lock their purses in the department office during instructional hours.
D. Teachers should not leave personal property in the open.
D. Teachers should not leave personal property in the open.
How often does Academic Check-in Day occur, and what is its primary purpose?
A. Twice per term; to conduct standardized school-wide assessment exams.
B. Once per year; to review the Four-Year Graduation Plan with every student.
C. Weekly; to provide professional development for teachers while students work independently.
D. Twice per semester; to allow students to make up missing work or incomplete assignments.
D. Twice per semester; to allow students to make up missing work or incomplete assignments.
When entering grades into the report card system, what is the minimum requirement for teachers if a student receives a failing grade?
A. Teachers must enter at least two relevant comment codes.
B. Teachers must enter one comment code and a referral to the AP PPS.
C. Teachers must provide a written letter to the parent within 48 hours.
D. A grade of 'F' must be used instead of a numerical value.
A. Teachers must enter at least two relevant comment codes.
What is the expected frequency for teachers to check their DOE email and their physical mailboxes?
A. Once in the morning and once before dismissal.
B. At least twice a day.
C. Continuously throughout the day via smartphone.
D. Every Monday during Professional Learning time.
B. At least twice a day.
When a teacher chooses to remove a student from the classroom for disruptive behavior, how must the student be moved?
A. The teacher must personally walk the student to the Dean's office.
B. The student must be escorted by an Assistant Principal, Principal, or School Safety Agent.
C. The student may be sent with a student monitor to the Principal's office.
D. The student should be sent to the hallway to wait until the dean arrives.
B. The student must be escorted by an Assistant Principal, Principal, or School Safety Agent.
How does the handbook define 'Corporal Punishment' and what are the allowed exceptions for using force?
A. It is force that causes excessive fear; force is allowed if a student refuses to leave a room.
B. It is physical force that causes visible marks; there are no exceptions.
C. It includes any physical contact; force is only allowed with principal approval.
D. It is any act of physical force for punishment; exceptions include protecting oneself or others from injury.
D. It is any act of physical force for punishment; exceptions include protecting oneself or others from injury.
What is the difference between an 'NL' and an 'NX' grade according to the handbook?
A. NL is used for seniors; NX is used for freshmen and sophomores.
B. NL is for new admits who missed assignments; NX is for documented extenuating circumstances.
C. NL is a failing grade; NX is a temporary passing grade.
D. NL is for Science Labs only; NX is for all other academic subjects.
B. NL is for new admits who missed assignments; NX is for documented extenuating circumstances.
Which specific period is designated as the 'official' attendance period for school-wide daily reporting?
A. Homeroom
B. Period 09
C. Period 03
D. Period 01
C. Period 03
What is a teacher's professional responsibility regarding lesson plans for the 'extended day' period?
A. Lesson plans are only required if students are struggling with the content.
B. Teachers must have a plan that is observable by their supervisor.
C. The principal provides a generic template that all teachers follow for extended sessions.
D. Extended day periods do not require formal lesson plans, only a log of student attendance.
B. Teachers must have a plan that is observable by their supervisor.
What is the required adult-to-student ratio for school trips, and what happens if this is not met?
A. 1:15 ratio; the trip is cancelled immediately if any adult is absent.
B. 1:10 ratio; the number of students will be reduced to meet a 15:1 fallback if chaperones are missing.
C. 1:10 ratio; students may be chaperoned by older student monitors to fill the gap.
D. 1:20 ratio; parents must provide their own transportation for extra students.
B. 1:10 ratio; the number of students will be reduced to meet a 15:1 fallback if chaperones are missing.
What is a teacher's affirmative obligation if they are arrested for a misdemeanor according to Chancellor’s Regulation C-105?
A. Wait until a conviction is reached before providing written notice to the DOE.
B. Notify the Principal only if the charge is a felony.
C. Immediately notify the Office of Personnel Investigation (OPI) and their supervisor in writing.
D. Report the arrest only if it occurs during school hours or on school property.
C. Immediately notify the Office of Personnel Investigation (OPI) and their supervisor in writing.