SCHOOL STARTER KIT

This link will provide you with questions you might want to address when you first meet with your building principal. He or she might already have a plan to provide you with this information, but this School Starter Kit will help you get your year started.

**Make a copy and/or download this document to be able to edit it**

FACULTY AND STAFF IN YOUR BUILDING

Record the names, positions, contact information, and any other important information concerning the following staff members. Add any additional staff members to this list as well.

OFFICE STAFF

PRINCIPAL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL(S) / DEAN OF STUDENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT(S)

SCHOOL COUNSELOR(S)

RESOURCE OFFICER(S)

PROGRAM COORDINATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF

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SUPERINTENDENT

CURRICULUM DIRECTOR

LITERACY SPECIALIST

MATH SPECIALIST

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

FINANCE PERSONNEL

NURSE/SICKROOM

FIRST RESPONDERS

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN YOUR BUILDING

504 COORDINATOR

SPED DIRECTOR

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

GIFTED AND TALENTED

DISTRICT TESTING COORDINATOR

SCHOOL TESTING COORDINATOR

CUSTODIAL STAFF

TEACHING ASSISTANTS/PARAPROFESSIONALS

CAFETERIA STAFF

YOUR BUILDING AND CLASSROOM

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TEACHER

TEACHER ABSENCE PROCEDURES

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER REQUEST PROCEDURES

BUILDING AND CLASSROOM KEYS

USING BUILDING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

TEACHER LOUNGE RULES

PARKING

TEACHER HOURS

TEACHER ARRIVAL TIME

TEACHER LEAVING TIME

SIGN-IN/OUT POLICY

STUDENT START TIME

STUDENT END TIME

PURCHASING/SUPPLIES

SUPPLY/WORKROOM PROCEDURES FOR USE

COPIER POLICY

PURCHASING/REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURE

CAFETERIA

MENU LOCATION

COST OF FOOD FOR STUDENTS

COST OF FOOD FOR TEACHERS

TEACHERS’ TABLE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES

ACTIVE SHOOTER PROCEDURES

TORNADO DRILL PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE REQUEST PROCEDURES

TECHNOLOGY REQUEST PROCEDURES

LESSON PLANS

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WHO RECEIVES A COPY?

WHEN DUE

FORMAT

WHAT DOES YOUR PRINCIPAL EXPECT?

ARKANSAS STATE STANDARDS

EXAMPLES OF A LESSON PLAN/WORDING

RECORD KEEPING

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GRADEBOOK

GRADEBOOK SOFTWARE

HOW OFTEN DO YOU ENTER GRADES

GRADE WEIGHTING

ATTENDANCE

SOFTWARE PROGRAM

PROCEDURES FOR KEEPING ATTENDANCE RECORDS

COLLECTING PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION

CLASSROOM INVENTORY

EXPECTATIONS/METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION

MONEY COLLECTION

FUNDRAISER PROCEDURES

MONEY RECEIPT PROCEDURES (FUNDRAISERS, TRIPS, YEARBOOK, ETC.)

DISTRICT DRESS CODE

DISTRICT POLICY

SCHOOL BUILDING DRESS EXPECTATIONS

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS

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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

DATES

HOW TO PREPARE

WHAT DO EXPECT

DRESS CODE

INFORMATION ABOUT NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS

DOCUMENTATION

WHAT TO DOCUMENT (PARENT LOGS, CONVERSATIONS, ETC.)

WHAT INFORMATION INCLUDE IN DOCUMENTING (TIME, CONTENT, ETC.)

STUDENT RELEASE

WHERE TO KEEP DOCUMENTATION

PRIVACY ISSUES

PRINCIPAL WANT TO SEE LETTERS/EMAILS/COMMUNICATION BEFORE YOU SEND?

OTHER

DUTY

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SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES

LOCATION OF DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

OTHER

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