Assignment:
1. The best methods for communicating with your cooperating teacher.
a. email or text
2. Their school philosophy, policies, calendar, and daily schedule.
a. The mission of Silver Bluff High School is to prepare students to become responsible lifelong learners by providing diverse learning experiences in a positive environment where the school and community work together to enable students to reach their maximum potential.
b. Code of conduct is attached.
c. Link to weekly memos: Weekly Memos
d. Daily schedule is attached.
3. The "Professional Dispositions" including expectations regarding dress, behavior, etc.
a. All teachers must be prepared and ready for students to enter the classroom at 7:45 AM (promptly). We may leave as early as 3:45PM.
b. No blue jeans allowed except upon announcement.
4. Required reports and recordkeeping, grading standards, and discipline procedures.
a. Update grades weekly.
b. Reference Rubicon Atlas weekly and teach to the standards. Lesson plans should meet the expectations of the lesson plan folder shared by Dr. Briscoe: Lesson Plan Expectations
c. 9th and 12th grade discipline go to Mr. Burnham; 10th and 11th grade discipline go to Mrs. Valentine.
i. We use ABE as our discipline referral platform.
5. District/school resources provided based upon the learning expectations.
a. Rubicon Atlas: https://authenticate.rubicon.com/#/login
b. Login - my school email address
c. Password - same as PowerTeacher
6. Expectations for students, routines, procedures, and an established classroom management plan.
a. Greet students at the door (positive)
b. All students will enter the classroom and begin WUP
c. Establish a collection process for WUP paperwork
d. Establish a routine for checking HW and attendance
e. Establish a bathroom policy
f. Establish a textbook policy
g. Transitions should be smooth
h. Teach bell to bell
i. Establish a procedure to offer daily guidance, CFU, closure, and independent work
j. Post LO and agenda on the board - update daily
k. Invite students (offer an incentive) to come back for ILT support
l. Post ILT calendar outside classroom door
7. Additional questions as appropriate.