Know Your Stuff
How many times a month should teachers communicate with families on ParentSquare?
2x a month
A parent sends you an angry email at 9:30 p.m. about something that happened in your classroom. What should you NOT do?
Do not respond with details, explanations, or opinions. Instead, set up a time to talk, send a brief response that you’ll follow up, or seek support.
A parent asks you about another student who was involved in an incident with their child. Can you tell the parent the other student's name?
No.
What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
E
A student is being picked up early by a parent. The parent comes directly to your classroom door. What should you do?
Do not release the child to the adult from the classroom. The student must be signed out through the main office.
What time do you need to report in that you will be absent?
7:00am
A child tells you something that gives you reasonable cause to suspect abuse. You aren't sure whether it is enough to report. What should you do?
Make the mandated report; staff may consult with a PPT member beforehand, but they do not have to.
During a lockdown, a student from another classroom is in the hallway near your classroom. What should you do?
Gather the student(s) in the hallway into your classroom when locking your door.
What is the most common school supply found in a teacher's desk?
Pens
A teacher is injured at work but thinks it's minor and doesn't need medical attention. How long do they have to report the injury?
Within 24 hours.
How often are faculty expected to check their email and how often are staff expected to check their email?
A parent sends in a tray of homemade cupcakes for the class for their child's birthday.
Don't distribute them. Shared classroom snacks must be store-bought; homemade baked goods aren't allowed.
Hold up the green sign.
What is the only US state that doesn't have a school district system?
Hawaii
You are planning a grade-level family event that will have a large number of parents. How much advance notice does the office need?
At least two weeks.
By what time must student attendance be entered into SchoolTool?
8:15am
A grandparent catches you in the hallway and asks, “How is Emma doing this year? I've heard she's been having some trouble.”
You cannot discuss the student unless the parent/guardian is present or has provided written consent.
A student has a serious medical emergency in your classroom. What number do you call and what do you say?
x2999 and state "Emergency" followed by your location
What is the name of the fear of public speaking?
Glossophobia
A student has a peanut allergy. Where should that student sit at lunch?
At the assigned section of the table with the star.
How many fire drills and lockdown drills are required throughout the school year?
8 fire drills and 4 lockdown drills
A parent wants to come in every Tuesday to work with students.
A continual volunteer must complete a volunteer form and receive BOE approval.
You realize a student is missing from your class. What is the first thing you should do?
Immediately call x2999.
How many words does the average teacher speak during a school day?
Approximately 10,000-15,000 words
Your class is heading to the playground. You realize you forgot the radio. Can you go without it?
No, mmust have a radio on Channel 2 on the playground.