Professionalism
This day is College Shirt Day, if I am not wearing a college shirt, I am expected to dress professionally.
Monday
Fill in the blanks: Classroom and exterior doors must be _________ at all times, do not _____ open any doors.
What are Locked & Prop?
Sheila, Shelly and my DLL.
Who do I call if I am absent or running late to work?
7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
What are the minimum workday hours for staff members?
These should be worn by teachers and students at all times and I should look for them when I am in hallways between class periods.
This is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Something that all educators are required to follow.
What is FERPA (Federal Education Right to Privacy Act)?
Call the front office immediately so they can check to see if a counselor is available.
Who do I call if a student makes an outcry?
This is the main source of information for staff, usually sent out on Fridays.
What are staff newsletters from Mrs. Shimmick?
These occur before & after school and I am expected to attend all of them.
What are faculty meetings?
Before/after school & during lunches.
When can students use their cell phones?
I should not put students here if they are disruptive in my class.
What is the hallway or ISS?
Orange Go-bags & nothing else.
What should I bring during an evacuation?
I should check them at least once a day and respond within 24 hours, excluding holidays, nights, and weekends.
What are voicemails and emails?
If I can't make it, I should reach out to another staff member to see if they can cover.
What is my duty station?
This should be done within the first ten minutes of each class period.
What is taking attendance in Skyward?
All campus personnel will request personal business day leave from Sheila at least _____ days in advance in writing. Personal business days for the following days must be submitted at least ____ week(s) in advance:
the day before or after a school holiday
days scheduled for semester exams
days scheduled for professional development
What are three and one?
This is who you should call if you learn a student is in crisis outside of school hours.
What is the Friends for Life Hotline?
These should be sent weekly or bi-weekly and I should copy my appraiser on them.
What is regular communication with parents about my classes?
The HMS expectation is that teachers will have a minimum of ____ summatives - this ensures one test doesn't make up 40% of a student's grade. In addition, teachers should have a minimum of _____ grades that are entered into the gradebook throughout the nine-weeks.
What are two and nine?
This is the maximum grade for alternative assignments.
What is 70%?
The characteristics of this are: supportive & shared leadership, shared values & vision, collective learning & application, shared personal practice, and supportive conditions. These are not of the grade level or department variety.
What are weekly PLCs?
Each staff member has one of these and should use them during an emergency situation.
What is an accountability partner?
Staff members should use this sparingly to reduce emails and contribute to a culture of effective communication.
What is the List.HMS.Staff email account?
When a student has 3 or more missing assignments, prior to a failing grade being given for a nine week period, or Prior to a student receiving an N or U in conduct.
When must I contact a parent?
These are three things that I should update weekly.
What are my lesson plans, gradebook, and Canvas page?