J. F. Drake Middle School:“Our Future’s so bright we’ve gotta’ wear shades”

New Teacher Orientation 2010-2011

Welcome to our Family!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUvYfRl_c

School Policies and Procedures Auburn City School Board Policies

J. F. Drake Faculty Handbook

Student Handbooks

Course Specific Materials/Guides

FORMS Discipline Forms/Referrals Daily Behavior Logs Parent Communication List Field Trip Forms Money/Receipts Documentation Forms Drive

Building Maintenance E-mail Mr. Barlow Help keep the

halls, walls, building clean

If you see something that needs to be fixed or cleaned . . . do it . . . or let us know

Rooms clean

Discipline Tips Clear expectations

and rules. Team procedures

Post expectations Know your students Involve parents NEVER EVER get into

a power struggle Use common sense Don’t Forget to

SMILE

The FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL

Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong

Pass out books Discuss chapters

Highlight specific areas

Harry Wong “Tips” Characteristics of Effective Teachers:

Classroom Management Lesson Mastery Positive Expectations Organized, Consistent, and Structured.

NO SURPRISES. #1 Problem in a classroom is not

discipline; it is the lack of procedures.

Harry Wong, continued . . . “Spend the first day connecting with kids

and you won’t spend the rest of the year chasing them.” Harry Wong Am I in the right room? Where am I supposed to sit? What are the rules for this classroom? What are we doing this year (show

photos)? How will I be graded? Who are you? (photos) Will I be treated fairly?

Great Lessons: Focused Aligned Activities/Creativity Rubric Lesson Plans

IF YOU DON’T KNOW, ASK Always ask if you

have a question “I did not know is

not an excuse” Use your team

members, buddies, administrators

Ask Secretaries

Parent Communication Make Positive

Communication first Approach problems

needing their help Listen and let them

“vent” first. “I understand,

However, Therefore”

Documentation

Money/Receipts/ Purchase Orders (Carla) Receipt Sheets Deposit/Balance Purchase Order Procedures Purchasing Cards If you don’t know, ask BEFORE EVER

purchasing anything Fund Raising Field Trips

Absences/Sick Leave Kelly Services 2 Personal Days free. One

additional at a purchased rate. If don’t use, roll over to sick days at end of year

Personal days 2 weeks in advance and approved by principal.

Earn one sick day per month. Docked if go over days Call in early, before 6:30 am

and have plans ready/or call Team Leader

Education is to continue.

School Planners/Lockers Given out during Camp Drake and

first day of school School fees: $20.00 (Locker and

planners) Practice/Practice using the lockers One team member helping with

lockers each period

Drake Facts and Tidbits 1957 Dental Clinic/ All ACS students Growth over the years Alabama Reading Initiative Literacy

Demonstration Site AMSTI SITE/TeamMath NMSA/Multiple Visitors Advanced Ed. Police presence/ Drug Dog (Taska)

Drake Positives PBS

Practice lessons first week

Drake Discipline Points

Roar Bucks Team Celebrations All “S” Oreo Cookie

Challenge Minute Miracle

Various Programs GREAT/Gang

Prevention Sunshine Teams/Plays/

Programs/Events Social Times Faculty Softball

Team

Attitudes !!!!!!!!!!!

Focus on positive Contagious Do not tolerate

gossip, negativity, or unprofessional behavior

Dress appropriately Kids are the FOCUS

“Kids don’t care what you know, until they know you care.”

“My job as a public school teacher is to connect with

whoever shows up on Monday.” Mrs. Hix

REMEMBER . . . YOU CAN Make A Difference !!!

Ask yourself . . .

What have I done today to make a difference ?

Tour of the Building