Classroom
Management
Management
What are teachers expected to do if students fail to meet hallway behavior expectations?
Provide brief, respectful corrections, re-teach routines as needed, and celebrate positive behavior.
How far from the school must staff stand if smoking?
At least 50 feet from the building.
Within how many hours must staff return parent phone calls, texts, or emails?
Within 24 hours.
How much money is each classroom allocated for supplies per year?
$350 per classroom.
Where must teachers take their class during a fire drill?
To the designated safety area, staying with the class.
What is the expectation for elementary students in the hallway?
Walk quietly, hands to self, stay on the right side, and follow the teacher leading the line.
Where are snacks allowed to be eaten at Brevig Mission School?
Only in the commons (while seated at a table).
Who are Alaska school staff legally required to contact if they suspect child abuse or neglect?
Office of Children’s Services (OCS) and, for sexual offenses, also the Alaska State Troopers.
What is the minimum grading requirement per week?
At least one grade per subject per week.
What must teachers bring with them during a fire drill?
Flipchart for attendance.
What should teachers avoid using as a classroom consequence because it creates unintended negative effects on student motivation and readiness?
The Gym List
What types of drinks are allowed for students?
Water, low-sugar/sugar-free drinks, or 100% fruit juice.
What should you never do when making a mandated report?
Paraphrase a child’s words, investigate yourself, notify parents, or gossip/share details in the community.
What must every substitute folder include? (Name 3 items)
Daily schedule, classroom routines, emergency procedures, seating chart, backup activities, parapro schedule.
Who decides when the building is safe to re-enter after a fire drill?
Principal or designee.
What is the teacher’s role during gym supervision?
Be alert, on your feet, circulate, connect with students, set a positive tone, and avoid sitting, chatting, or using a phone.
What is the rule about students being sent to sit or work in the hallway?
Students may not be sent to sit or work in hallways unsupervised; hallway “time out” is not acceptable.
What is the expectation for staff regarding school keys?
Never give keys to students; lost/stolen keys must be reported immediately; keys left in the safe during summer or approved travel.
When teachers are absent, what is the expectation for providing sub plans?
Sub plans must include specific directions, materials labeled and organized, copies pre-made, and a sub binder with routines and student info.
During a drill, what must teachers do before leaving the classroom with students?
Turn off lights, close doors, and ensure all students exit.
When a staff & student re-enter class what is the correct procedure?
Staff enter silently, observes, seats the student appropriately, wait for teacher acknowledgment, then leave quietly.
According to Alaska state law, how many minutes of daily physical activity are required for K–8 students?
54 minutes per day.
What are staff prohibited from doing during lunch or gym supervision?
Sitting on bleachers chatting, using phones/computers, or bringing uncovered drinks/food while supervising.
What is the school’s process for ordering supplies through Alio?
Teacher submits requisition → principal approves → secretary enters into Alio → requisition signed → sent to district → order tracked and receiving report completed.
How often are fire drills required?
At least once a month.