Welcome to (your school name)

Home of the (your mascot name)

Insert a picture of your school

Facts about (your school and school number)

____ School was built in ___ and renovated in_____.

Our school mascot is a ___

Our school colors are ___ and ___.

We have __administrators, __teachers, __ guidance counselors, __clerical, __custodial and __cafeteria workers.

More Facts

Our student population is approximately ______.

We have ___ freshmen, ___ sophomores, ___ juniors and ___ seniors. (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

We have approximately ___ ESOL students representing ___ countries and ___ languages.

Introducing the Administration

Principal—(insert name)

Assistant Principal(s)—(insert name(s))

More people to know

Suggested list: Instructional Coaches Textbook Chair Department Chairs Athletic Director Media Specialist Art Teacher Music Teacher Technology Coach Guidance Counselors

Introducing your PDF

PDF Stands for: Professional Development Facilitator

Your PDF is your school-based contact person for the TIP program

PDF contact information Room:

Phone:

E-mail:

Let’s answer some frequently asked questions.

School Hours

Teacher work hours are _____

You have a duty-free lunch period of approximately ____ minutes.

You may also have additional duties.

Early Release Days

Designed for teacher training.

Scheduled by the School Board and DTU and occur on Wednesdays (bi-weekly).

We are on a modified bell schedule and students leave campus at ___. Teachers are required to stay until ___.

DCPS School Calendar

Planning Days

Planning days are whole days that are dedicated to teacher training and completing end-of-semester duties.

We have five pre-planning days, two post-planning days and three mid-year planning days.

DCPS School Calendar

Leave Days

Sick Days

You are given four days of sick leave at the beginning of each school year.

One additional day of sick leave is accrued each month (September to February).

They are cumulative from year to year.

They can be used for yourself or an immediate relative.

Sick leave longer than five days must be verified by a doctor’s statement.

Personal Days

You may use six of your sick leave days for personal reasons.

Personal leave reasons shall not create an undue hardship for your school.

They should be requested in advance if possible.

TDE Days

Temporary Duty Elsewhere (TDE) is considered regular service and no charge is made against your leave time.

TDE may include district workshops, training, observation of model classrooms, and various other work-related activities

Request for TDE should be made in advance and must be approved by the principal.

Reporting Absences from Work

All absences, including those on planning days, must be reported to

Kelly Services Educational Staffing1-800-942-3767.

Absences may also be reported on the web at www.kellyeducationalstaffing.com. At the top, click U. S., and then click on KASS Login and follow the instructions. (You will need your ID # and PIN #.)

If the emergency occurs after 6 A.M., call the school at (insert school phone number) as well as Kelly Services.

Pay Day

First paycheck (no deductions) will be (insert date).

Second paycheck (deductions) will be (insert date).

You are paid bi-weekly.

Check stubs are only available online at: www.myezstub.com.

There will be no pay over the summer unless you arrange it!

Classroom Equipment

Examples: File cabinet Computers TV Overhead projector/Elmo

Contact (insert name) for equipment

Schultz Center Lending Library: 904-348-7116

E-mail and Computer Network Access

First you must have an employee number (PIN #).

Check with your technology person (insert name) to sign the Duval County Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

DCPS Technology Division will create your e-mail account

Sample e-mail address:

smithj3@duvalschools.org

Usually your last name followed by your first initial but common names may have a number after the initial

Teacher Laptops and Training

Contact the School Technology Coach (insert name) to learn the availability of a laptop.

Computer training is available through the Schultz Center.

Classroom Supplies

Insert your school’s policy for obtaining classroom supplies.

Textbooks and Teacher’s Manuals

____ is in charge of textbooks.

Student texts are located _______.

Teacher’s manuals and guides are located _______.

Teachers are responsible for their textbook inventory.

Each student must sign a textbook checkout form.

Copies

(Insert your school’s policy for making copies.)

Keep copies to a minimum. Use class sets if possible.

Large quantities may be ordered through District Printing (Bulls Bay).

Remember copyright laws.

Teacher Lead Money

Each teacher receives $200.

It must be spent on classroom items.

Keep receipts in case of an audit.

Teacher Supply Depot

Items, free of charge to teachers with IDs, are donated from various local businesses.

The Teacher Supply Depot is open one day per month. Watch for announcements.

Each teacher is allowed to carry out three (3) bags of items.

Dressing for Work

You should dress professionally at all times.

If you can be mistaken for a student, reconsider the clothes you are wearing.

Other Teacher Duties

Elementary Extended Day Team-Up Tutoring PTA Safety Patrols

Secondary Sports Tutoring Academic Clubs Service Clubs Homecoming Prom Pageants Cheerleading Course Recovery Team-Up

School Mail and Forms

You will have a personal “school mailbox” located in _______.

You may send school-related mail throughout the district in school mail. The mail bag is located ____.

Forms (leave forms, field trip requests, parent contact logs, etc.) are located ________.

Registering for Workshops

The Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership

http://www.schultzcenter.org/

User ID for the Schultz is your personnel number.

Your pin number is your RC (school number) plus the last four digits of your personnel number.

Blackboard

http://schultzcenter.blackboard.com/

Blackboard may be used in various workshops for assignments or follow-up.

Your login name will be your DCPS e-mail login.

Your password will be password. Once you are in the site, you may change your password.

Schedules and Procedures

List the items pertinent to your school.Bell scheduleLunch schedule and proceduresFire/tornado drill proceduresCode Red and Code YellowPhone listDismissal procedures

Report Cards and Progress Reports

Report cards are given out after each 9-week period.

Progress reports are given out in mid-semester. (Adjust for your school’s policy)

DCPS calendar for semester dates

Report cards are given out after each 9-week period.

Progress reports are given out in mid-semester. (Adjust for your school’s policy)

DCPS calendar for semester dates

Suggestions for additional slides

Classroom keys

Faculty parking

Signing in and out

Planning period

Daily bulletin/announcements

Substitute folders

Suggestions for additional slides

Setting up classroom phone.

Using personal cell phones.

Showing videos must be for academic enrichment, not

reward or entertainment.

must be rated “G” or have parent permission.

Requesting custodial services

Suggestions for additional slides

Lockers will be assigned ______. Students may visit lockers_______.

Hall passes must be used whenever a student is in the hall.

Media passes will be provided by _____.

If a student is sick, follow school’s policy.

Never leave your students unattended. If you must leave, call the office for someone to come and monitor your room.

School-wide Rituals and Routines

Suggestions for slides: Morning and afternoon

announcementsDismissalPledgeMorning attendanceStudent and faculty IDsCell phones, book bags, etc.

Welcome!!!

We are so glad to have you as a member of our team at (insert school name here).

Don’t hesitate to ask us for help. We are here to support you!

Let’s tour our school.