All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
EC RULES!!!
EC, T.A.
Progress and Placement and Grading, Oh my!
Everything's Game
100
Which rule do we use in our EC section to address fairness and inclusion?
You can’t say you can’t play
100
How many rules should we have in our classrooms?
Limit the rules to roughly the same number as a child’s age
100
What’s the official time to sign out for teachers and TAs?
2:45pm
100
Why are progress reports important?
They are a way to show parents about our philosophy and curriculum as well as their child’s progress in our program.
100
When we can write a work order?
When we see that something needs to be repaired.
200
Can you list 4 playground rules?
Stairs/corridors walk not run Bathrooms no playing in or chasing others, ask children to flush the toilet and wash their hands. Slides children go down in a sitting position. Swings 5 minutes per children Bell children should go and make a line and wait for their teacher.
200
How can staff teach rules?
By modeling the behavior they hope to see students use.
200
What are 3 TA responsibilities?
Work with individual students or small groups Assist the teacher Assist the teacher with discipline Speak in English Alert the teacher to problem Direct parent concerns to teacher etc.
200
What are two ways teachers use to document classroom curriculum?
Curriculum Narratives and individual classroom websites
200
Where can you fill out a work order?
In the intranet
300
If you have recess supervision duty, may you use that time to visit or discuss school matters with other adults?
No.
300
How are T.A.s encouraged to advance professionally?
Through studying a degree program
300
If you're a TA, what should you do if a parent comes to you with a concern?
Direct the parent to the teacher. (Refrain from discussing students with the parents unless asked to do so by the classroom teacher).
300
What kind of comments should a teacher write on the placement cards?
Information a future teacher should be aware of, such as: allergies, fear of heights, learning problems, exceptional talents, and special relationships the child may have with certain classmates.
300
Who needs to authorize a fieldtrip?
The EC Principal
400
What should be the first consideration when considering classroom management and establishing rules?
Safety
400
Daily Double!!! What should you do if you will be absent or late?
Before 7:30am, call Tina. After 7:30am, call the office and ask to speak with Tina.
400
How can a TA become familiar with the entire EC student body?
Through recess supervision and possible substitutions in other EC classrooms
400
What question should teachers ask parents at the beginning of the year regarding progress reports?
What language would they like their report in? (And stick to that language for the entire year)
400
What is conditional matriculation?
Placement due to a student being at-risk because of low academic performance and/or repeated disciplinary problems.
500
Daily Double!!! How many copies of a student's progress report are teachers asked to print?
2
500
What do you do if a child brings a toy gun or electronic games to school?
Do not allow their use during the day and return the item to the child's caregiver at the end of the day asking that they not bring it to school again.
500
How often do TAs supervise recess?
Everyday
500
What is the font that should be used for Progress Reports?
Garamond size 12
500
What type of matters should the office phone be used for?
The office phone is for work matters only. (Refrain from having personal phone messages left in the office except for emergencies).