Teacher Handbook
The amount of appointment time an employee has in a year
What is 8 hours
What is non-verbal hand signals
A __ in the worth and dignity of each and every person
What is belief
These 4 core expectations are the foundation for behavior at our school and are taught, modeled, and reinforced in every setting
What are respectful, responsible, safe, and kind
Riding bicycles to school is a privilege reserved for ___ grade and up
What is 4th grade and up
Teacher contract day begins at 8am and ends at
What is 3:40
Before teaching academics, teachers should explicitly model, practice and review these to ensure all students know what is expected
What are rules, routines, procedures
What is universal learning time (ULT)
Teachers can use Kickboard to track and reward students who meet Tier 1 expectations. These entries should be made when students demonstrate behaviors like helping a peer, walking safely, or cleaning up
What are positive behavior entries (or points)?
Wellness policy states 3 sanctioned parties during the school year
What is before Christmas break, spring break, and end of school
Lesson plans document 200 PE minutes every __ days
What is 10 days
Greeting students at the door, learning student names, and doing team building activities are all ways to build this in the first few days
What is rapport or positive relationships
Provided to students to show what success looks like when completing a task or learning goal
What is success criteria
In Tier 2 Intervention, this intervention method tracks daily progress towards a goal.
What is check in check out
Required during an emergency drill
What is emergency backpack
What students need to report to office
What is a pass
According to whose research on what works best in schools, teachers and school leaders should create a positive and inviting learning environment that fosters, nurtures, and sustains a strong sense of belonging and well-being.
Who is John Hattie
Used for organizational thinking in each grade
In a PBIS framework, this is given immediately after a student demonstrates a positive behavior to encourage repetition
What is a reinforcement or reward?
Remains closed and locked during the school day
These two items should be checked by staff during recess, lunch and after school
What is teacher mailbox and work email
Who stated, "The effective teacher establishes good control of the class in the very first week of school. Control does not involve threats or intimidation. Control means that you know 1) what you are doing, 2) your classroom procedures, and 3) your professional responsibilities."
Who is Harry Wong
A resource that maps out pacing of curriculum for instruction and includes several links to academic resources.
What is Blueprint
Giving a compliment to a classmate, using quiet voices in the hallway, and waiting your turn in the cafeteria are all examples of this school-wide expectation
What is being respectful
What is 6020 210