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
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.
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
Enter relevant information in each box regarding your classroom and school building
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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