SJSD New Teacher Orientation 2013

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IntroductionsKris Larson

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TodayBegin creating a plan that ensures successful first days of school.




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There are seven things students

want to know on the first day of

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Brainstorm at your table: What do you think are the seven things all students want to know on the first

day of school?



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Where am I supposed to sit?

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What other methods could you use to help students

locate a place to sit?

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Who is this teacher as a person?

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Will this teacher treat me as a human being?

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7 Seconds

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The ineffective teacher...




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Health Issue

Imagine you are in Health class and received this index card as a ticket in.

On your card, briefly describe your common illness or injury and a possible treatment.



Fair vs Equal




Round RobinThinking about your content area, brainstorm some ideas of a Fair vs Equal lesson you

could use.

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What are the rules of this classroom?

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Your Classroom Management Plan (aka...the rules) should be about how

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If you do not structure your classroom, your students will structure your classroom for

you.Harry and Rosemary Wong

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Consequences

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1. Pause...

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2. Hide Your Disappointment

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3. Lose the Battle

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4. Follow Through

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5. Move on immediately

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Don't take it personally

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Build Rapport

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Handle it Yourself

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Role Play

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How to Handle Misbehavior the First Two Weeks of School

1.Pause2.Hide your disappointment3.Lose the battle4.Follow through5.Move on immediately6.Don't take it personally7.Build rapport8.Handle it yourself

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How will I be graded?

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• Weighted Grades (Tests vs Daily Work)• Extra Credit• Total Points for (Semester vs Quarter)• Is Homework Graded?• Is Collaborative Work Graded?• Standard's based grading?• Late work policy?• Do you grade effort?

Other Grading Practices to Consider

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What will I be doing this year?

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The Seven Things...1. Am I in the right room?2. Where do I sit?3. Who is this teacher as a person?4. How will this teacher treat me?5. What are the rules?6. How will I be graded?7. What will I be doing this year?




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3 Things Parents Should Want in a Back to School Letter



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When to email?

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Generic Email Responses

• Thank you for your e-mail. The Saint Joseph School District does not use email to discuss sensitive and/or confidential student information. In order to best address your concerns and quickly answer your questions, please feel free to call me at (insert school phone number) and I will be happy to discuss this with you further. Thank you.

• Thank you for your e-mail. I feel this concern is too sensitive for email. I would prefer to speak in person regarding this matter. I will call you on (state the date and time) to discuss this matter further. Thank you.

Difficult Parent Phone Call

1. When an incident happens in class, make note of it immediately.2. Assess the situation3.Write down a script of the topic(s) to be discussed.

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Scripts



Your script should include:

• Something helpful the student has done in class or for a peer.

• Evidence of a concern• Concern• Assistance requested from parents• Timeline for improvement• Something positive observed in the

classroom • Thanking them for their time.

Role Play

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Stumped by a parent question?

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Thank you!

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Resources• 10 Tips to Deal with Difficult Parents Effectively by Barbara and Sue

Gruber: http://teachers.net/gazette/MAR08/gruber/• How to Handle Misbehavior the First Two Weeks of School by

Michael Linsin: http://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2011/08/27/how-to-handle-misbehaving-students-the-first-two-weeks/

• Scripting a Parent Phone Call: A Skill all Teachers Need by Lori H. Rice: http://theeducatorsroom.com/2013/01/scripting-a-parent-phone-call-a-skill-all-teachers-need/

• SJSD Bode Middle School Student Handbook: http://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/domain/3390

• Teachers: Making Difficult Phone Calls to Parents by Marissa, aka ThePracticalMommy: http://thepracticalmommy.hubpages.com/hub/Teachers-How-to-Make-a-Difficult-Phone-Call-to-a-Parent

• Windham School District: Email Guidelines for Teacher and Parent Communications: http://www.windhamsd.org/tech/WSDemailguidelines.htm

Resources Continued• Effective Teaching by Harry and Rosemary Wong: There is only one

first day of school at http://teachers.net/wong/AUG00/• Rookie Teaching Technique: Choosing a Seating Arrangement by W. Michael Kelley at http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/rookie-teaching-technique-choosing-a-seating-arran.html

Media Thanks(if not credited on slide)

• “Afraid and Worried by Onur YILDIRIM (Shadov) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/54312197@N00/206380921/

• “Attack of The Amancay by amanky at http://www.flickr.com/photos/84213819@N00/351269265/

• “181/365 We are not amused” by barrowboy at http://www.flickr.com/photos/48778414@N04/5915202803/

• “Composing -67/365” by Andreanna Moya Photography at http://www.flickr.com/photos/13897165@N00/4426570168/

• “Jumping Over the 3rd Largest Pyramid in the World” by Anirudh Koul at http://www.flickr.com/photos/84856173@N00/2523651888/

• “One One Out” by c.a. muller at http://www.flickr.com/photos/61963330@N00/618199950/

• “Welding Class at Piney Point” by Caption Victor at http://www.flickr.com/photos/21406103@N00/416120083/





























Media Thanks(if not credited on slide)

• “Attention Toilettes” by denseatoms at http://www.flickr.com/photos/78356014@N00/2979754753/

• “Break” by Curtis Gregory Perry at http://www.flickr.com/photos/33124677@N00/5567458776/

• “eclipse flare december 21 2010” by davedehetre at http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedehetre/5279336463/

• “New Years Eve 2011” by Joshua Mellin at http://www.flickr.com/photos/21219540@N08/5314531889/

• “Style: Are these Converse?” by Susan NYC at http://www.flickr.com/photos/19251296@N00/124503564/

• “How to make caramel from sweetened condensed milk” by Pinot & Dita at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinodita/2328315091/

• Adventures on safari in the desert: [excited whispering] "...we are close enough to witness the lion king sitting down in the shadow of a large roll of toilet paper to crap and contemplate the meaning of life." by David Blackwell at http://www.flickr.com/photos/40966760@N00/4983206174/







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Media thanks:(if not credited on slide)

1. Image: 'handshake I' by oooh oooh at www.flickr.com/photos/24436943@N00/1350774613

2. “Free Hugs by bass_nroll at http://www.flickr.com/photos/38074293@N00/3233035295/

3. “Little” by Ferdinand Reus at http://www.flickr.com/photos/72092071@N00/5441096035/

4. Image: 'Tools' by batega www.flickr.com/photos/10488545@N05/1596898776

5. Image: 'Angry Math/History teacher' by kodama (home) http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035751904@N01/2217279

6. Squirrel Video by agamos1118 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jByfWOLmjo

























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