Staff Professional Expectations
Communication Norms
Academic Information
Student Culture Information
Miscellaneous
100

True or False: Staff can wear jeans on Monday

False - Monday is professional dress

100

How long do you have to respond to parent communication?

24 hours

100

Who do you need to reach out to if you want to show a movie in class that is longer than 15 minutes?

Your Dean of Instruction (via e-mail)

100

True or False: Students can have hoods on in the hallway 

True - but they should remove it when entering the classroom/common space

100

How do you make a translation request? 

Operations Request Form (end of handbook)

200

True or False: If you have an announcement for the entire campus, you should email !AllNorthside

False - reach out to Shannon Atwood
200

How do you get immediate support from a leader?

Use the GL chat and type: 

  • Non-urgent requests:  Use template “Student name – action – room number – needs future follow-up” 

  • Urgent requests:  Use template “Student name – action – room number – urgent” 

200

When should classroom blinds be closed? 

Only during a drill

200

True or False: Students can have cell phones in the hallway 

False
200
Who do you reach out to if you need to reserve a formal conference space? 

Cindy Gonzalez

300

True or False: If I don't have an assigned duty spot in the afternoon, I can leave at 4

False: we all have PM duty until 4:15

300

Where can you find information about events happening on campus?

YES Prep Northside Master Calendar

300

Name 3 things that are required in call classrooms? (on walls, etc.)

  • Common signage around bell schedule/technology/student expectations 

  • Word Wall and/or Content Specific Anchor Charts for the Course 

  • Exemplar student work 

  • Student data celebrations 

  • Representation of the teacher’s college/alma mater 

  • Community building materials, including inspirational messaging/about the teacher 

300

True or False: Students can wear crocs 

True - in sports mode only 

300

What are the building hours for Northside? 

6:45AM-7:00PM

400

Name 3 things that staff should not wear on any day

Baseball hats, flip flops, leggings/jeggings

400

Under what circumstances is it okay to have students use your phone?

None

400

What courses will follow the Standards Based Grading policy this year?

Science 8, Algebra 1, AP Calc

400

Name 3 ways students can earn PRIDE points

Volunteering in class 

  • On task 

  • Advocating for yourself 

  • Attending tutorials 

  • Asking for help 

  • Class Participation 

  • On time to school 

  • On time between classes 

  • Leaving a place better than you found it 

  • Completion of assignments 

  • Campus Beautification

400

How far must decorations be away from the ceiling? 

18''

500

How can teachers earn casual dress? 

Staff can earn casual dress on Wednesday for perfect attendance the week prior. On this day, staff may wear jeans.  

500

When are staff meetings? 

Thursdays from 4:15-5:00pm

500

Under what circumstances can students work outside?

  • If a teacher wants to work outside with a whole class, DOIs must approve this in advance and a fully lesson plan must be available 

  • Students MUST be supervised with a teacher when working in the hallways  

500

What is the teachers' role when a student has ISS?

Teachers are responsible for providing classwork to students for ISS  

Ensure all students who are serving ISS know how to find their coursework on Schoology and/or has given their DOS the students assignments prior to ISS  

Ensure that time and space is given to students who earn ISS to complete any necessary assignments they cannot complete in ISS 

Teachers will commit to a restorative conversation with the student/family when needed 

500

The Lion's Strength is in it's...

PRIDE