Our School
When did USP open its doors?
August 2021
What are teachers work hours?
What is the name of the USP mascot? and her sister?
Alpha and her sister is Bernadette
What are the 4 principles of the Code of Ethics?
PRINCIPLE I: Ethical conduct toward students
PRINCIPLE II: Ethical conduct toward practices and performance
PRINCIPLE III: Ethical conduct toward professional colleagues
PRINCIPLE IV: Ethical conduct toward parents and community
What legal, ethical, and moral obligation does every employee have if they suspect any form of child abuse?
Report it immediately
What grade levels USp had at the very beginning?
Pre-K through 4th grade
How many salary scales USP has? and what are they?
3
Teachers
Learning Specialists and
Learning AIdes
What Sapere Aude means?
Dare to know
Where can teachers find information about applying for professional development opportunities?
In the PD Handbook located in Notion
What is the first expectation for employees regarding workplace relationships.
Disclosure: If employees engage in a romantic relationship with a colleague, we expect them to voluntarily disclose this information to HR or their supervisor to manage any potential conflicts of interest.
What are the 3 pillars of the USP Philosophy of Teaching and Learning?
Critical Thinking
Innovation
Purpose
What are 2 benefits USP offers
Medical Insurance
Tuition benefit
Food and Nutrition
Leave benefits
What AM Dose stands for?
AM
What happens if a teacher has 2 tardies in a 7 week period?
Accumulating two tardies within a seven (7) day period will result in the issuance of a memorandum (memo) with a copy placed in the employee's file.
What is the policy about private tutoring on campus?
Private tutoring on campus is not permitted.
Who is the maximum authority of USP?
The Board of Directors
What extra duties are typically compensated? Provide at least one
HOD
ECA instructor
Tech Champion
How many tribes do we have in USP?
We have 6 tribes:
• Mana
• Maia
• Tapu
• Wairua
• Utu
Whānau
What is expected of an employee if a parent presents a gift valued at $100 or more?
If a gift is of greater than US $100 in value, the employee should consult his/her immediate supervisor before accepting it.
What is the policy for family and friends visiting USP campus during classes?
Staff relatives and friends may not visit the school campus during regular school hours unless permitted to do so, for a valid reason, by the Academic Director.
USP is managed by two co-heads. Who are they?
The Academic Director and
the Administrative Director
Besides a medical insurance, what other type pf insurance USP offers?
USP also offers life insurance
What AA stands for?
Alpha Awards
What is the cell phone policy?
Cell phones in the classroom must remain turned off or on silent mode during class time.
Who needs to approve the visit of a volunteer?
The participation of a volunteer must be approved by the school academic and administrative director.