Meridian International Elementary School

Meridian International Elementary School

Meridian International Elementary
School
Teacher Handbook
Wawelska Street, No: 66/74
02-034 Warsaw
Phone: (22) 822 15 75, (22) 822 16 07
www.elementary.meridian.edu.pl
*Staff will need to read and be familiar with the Student-Parent Handbook*
MISSION STATEMENT
Meridian International Elementary School will provide
academic excellence through collaboration with
students, parents, and community.
SCHOOL COLORS
Green, Blue and Red
SCHOOL MASCOT
To be chosen
SCHOOL SONG
To be written
MIES MOTTO
The future begins here
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Table of Contents
Meridian International Elementary School .......................................................... 1
Teacher Handbook............................................................................................... 1
Board of Education........................................................................................................................................... 6
Administration and Office Staff................................................................................................................... 6
ELEMENTARY FACULTY................................................................................................................................ 7
Brief History of MERIDIAN ........................................................................................................................... 8
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................................................... 8
TEACHER INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 9
HOURS AND TIMES .......................................................................................................................................... 9
LESSON PLANS .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Lesson Plan upon Absence ............................................................................................................................... 9
TEACHER CONFERENCE-PLANNING PERIOD ...................................................................................... 9
TEACHER EVALUATION ................................................................................................................................ 9
Standards and Criteria for Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation .......................................10
CLASSROOM VISITATION AND SUPERVISION .................................................................................. 11
TELEPHONES, CELL PHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, & VIDEO GAMES ................................ 11
CONFERENCES WITH PARENTS (PM) .................................................................................................. 11
Parent Contact ....................................................................................................................................................12
COMMUNICATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................... 12
ACADEMIC CALENDAR................................................................................................................................ 13
ASSEMBLIES .................................................................................................................................................... 13
OPEN DAYS....................................................................................................................................................... 13
ACCIDENT REPORT ...................................................................................................................................... 13
DRESS CODE .................................................................................................................................................... 13
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE ........................................................................................................................ 13
PERSONAL ITEMS.......................................................................................................................................... 14
USE OF COPIER AND PRINTER ................................................................................................................ 14
USE OF FILMS/VIDEOS ............................................................................................................................... 14
CITIZEN OF THE WEEK ............................................................................................................................... 14
PROFESSIONALISM....................................................................................................................................... 14
VOLUNTEERS .................................................................................................................................................. 15
FIRE AND OTHER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 15
FUNDRAISING ................................................................................................................................................. 15
IDENTIFICATION BADGES ......................................................................................................................... 15
LOST AND FOUND ......................................................................................................................................... 16
MONEY ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
PHONE TREE ................................................................................................................................................... 16
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ................................................................................................................... 16
DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF TEACHERS ........................................................ 17
SUPERVISION AND DUTY........................................................................................................................... 17
When the lesson bell rings ............................................................................................................................. 17
RESPECT ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
EXPECTATIONS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.......................................................................................... 18
RECRUITMENT OF NEW STUDENTS ..................................................................................................... 18
BUILDING USE ................................................................................................................................................ 18
TEACHERS’ RESOURCES (Books, DVD’s, CD’s etc.).......................................................................... 19
INVENTORY ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
KEYS .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
STUDENT DRESS ............................................................................................................................................ 19
TRACHERS MEETING (TM) ....................................................................................................................... 19
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EXTRA DUTIES................................................................................................................................................ 19
BULLETIN BOARDS....................................................................................................................................... 20
CHECKING MAIL............................................................................................................................................. 20
COMPUTER USE ............................................................................................................................................. 20
CUMULATIVE FOLDERS .............................................................................................................................. 20
Teachers’ Social Responsibilities: ...............................................................................................................20
STUDENT INFORMATION..................................................................................... 21
DRESS CODE .................................................................................................................................................... 21
TELEPHONE USE ........................................................................................................................................... 21
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................... 21
MEDICINE ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
ACCESS TO STUDENT'S RECORDS.......................................................................................................... 21
VISITORS ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
STUDENTS ATTENDANCE* ................................................................................... 22
Attendance and Tardiness Records ...........................................................................................................22
Attendance and Punctuality .........................................................................................................................22
Absentee Policy Regarding Field Trips ....................................................................................................22
Attendance Definitions ....................................................................................................................................23
Procedures for Excusing Absences .............................................................................................................23
Perfect Attendance Awards ........................................................................................................................... 23
TEACHER ABSENCES ............................................................................................ 24
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ............................................................................................................................ 24
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGULAR TEACHER............................................................................ 24
LIBRARY BOOKS .................................................................................................. 25
USE OF TEXTBOOKS ..................................................................................................................................... 25
BOOKS IN THE CLASSROOM AND ASSIGNED BOOKS .................................................................... 25
CUSTODIAL SERVICES .......................................................................................... 25
REPAIRS............................................................................................................................................................. 25
CUSTODIAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 26
SCHOOL PROGRAMS ........................................................................................... 26
ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE PROGRAM ................................................................................................... 26
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 26
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ............................................................................... 27
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 27
Discipline Plan .....................................................................................................................................................27
Motivating The Students............................................................................................................................. 28
Maintaining students’ attention and involvement .............................................................................28
Motivating students ..........................................................................................................................................28
The Don'ts And Don'ts Of Teaching ...........................................................................................................28
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE ........................................................................................................................... 29
Expectations .........................................................................................................................................................29
Important Precautions to disciplinary problems – Guidance .......................................................29
GRADING AND SIS ............................................................................................... 32
GRADING SCALE*........................................................................................................................................... 32
RECORDS ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Student Failure Criteria ..................................................................................................................................32
Progress Tests ......................................................................................................................................................33
EXAMS ................................................................................................................ 33
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Test Construction .......................................................................................................................................... 33
HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK ........................................................................... 34
HOMEWORK .................................................................................................................................................... 34
PURPOSE OF HOMEWORK ........................................................................................................................ 34
CLASSWORK .................................................................................................................................................... 34
SUPPLIES AND PURCHASE ORDERS ..................................................................................................... 35
ACTIVITIES INFORMATION .................................................................................. 35
ATTENDING SCHOOL FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 35
BUS TRIPS ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
FIELD TRIPS ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Field Trip Guidelines .........................................................................................................................................36
Trip Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................36
TEACHERS’ PD AND WORKSHOPS ......................................................................................................... 37
CHARACTER EDUCATION ..................................................................................... 37
The 5 Worst Things A Teacher Can Say To Students.........................................................................37
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PROPERTY..................................................................... 39
USE OF THE FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................. 39
REMOVAL OF SCHOOL PROPERTY BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES .................................................... 39
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Board of Education
Principal
Mr. Ertan Arslan
Vice Principal
Mr. Paweł Madej
Coordinator (0-3)
Ms. Anna Męczyńska
Coordinator (4-6)
Ms. Sandra Brocka
Administration and Office Staff
Secretary:
Ms. Idalia El-Sayed
Pedagogue:
Ms. Agnieszka Kaliszewska
Psychologist:
Mrs. Elżbieta Miller
Nurse:
Ms. Klaudia Borkowska
Treasurer:
Mr. Serdar Ertas
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ELEMENTARY FACULTY
KINDERGARTEN 0A:
KINDERGARTEN 0B:
Karolina Karaszewska
Bilingual Class
International Class
FIRST GRADE 1A:
FIRST GRADE 1B:
Marta Jaworska
Sitabile Kochanska
Bilingual Class
International Class
SECOND GRADE 2A:
SECOND GRADE 2B:
Wiesława Borkowska
Jennifer Montgomery
Bilingual Class
International Class
THIRD GRADE 3A:
THIRD GRADE 3B:
Anna Męczyńska
Tosin Ogunleye
Ms. Monika Replinska
Bilingual Class
International Class
FOURTH GRADE 4A:
Oguzhan Akpolat
Bilingual Class
FIFTH GRADE 5A:
Magdalena Dołba
Bilingual Class
SIXTH GRADE 6A:
Şuhrat Abdyjapbarov
Bilingual Class
ART and TECH:
ICT:
Karolina Rydzewska
Volkan Arslan
Oğuzhan Akpolat
Agnieszka Kaliszewska
Magdalena Dołba
Oğuzhan Akpolat
Volkan Arslan
Wendell Ernstzen
Paweł Przychodzen
Mrs. Katerzyna Stachelska
Ms. Monika Replinska
Wendell Ernstzen
Sandra Brocka
Suhrat Abdyjapbarov
Paweł Madej
Joanna Tułodziecka
Emilia Lemkowska
Ebru Camur
Sandra Brocka
Beata Błędek
Jacek Orłowski
Paweł Stelmach
PSHE (ENG/PL):
SCIENCE (ENG/PL):
MATH:
MATH IN ENGLISH:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND POOL:
POLISH 4-6:
POLISH 0-3:
ENGLISH 3-6:
ENGLISH 0-2:
TURKISH:
SPANISH:
FRENCH:
GERMAN:
HISTORY:
RELIGION:
ETHICS:
MUSIC:
PEDAGOGUE:
PSYCHOLOGIST:
Joanna Tułodziecka
Agnieszka Kaliszewska
Elżbieta Miller
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Brief History of MERIDIAN
Meridian International School was established in 2002 as a private middle school registered with
the National Ministry of Education (MEN). In September 2005, Meridian opened elementary and
high school sections as well. Our school currently admits students to elementary school, middle
school and high school. As a private school, Meridian follows the national curriculum and the
assessment system. Moreover, we have been offering the IBO Diploma Program for interested
students since September 2006. The curriculum features a hands-on approach to science classes
while providing a solid education in humanities and social studies. Throughout our education we
focus on the development of the child, with holistic perspectives placing a strong emphasis on
social values like respect, courtesy, and discipline. Meridian School provides bilingual education
in Polish and in English. Bilingual education at early ages helps our students obtain an
international perspective in education. Being an international school, we have students from
different nationalities from many continents. The medium of communication among students
from different nationalities is the English language. Considering that students start learning
English from grade 0, the international environment within the school gives students a good
opportunity to stay motivated in improving their English language skills.
Our elementary school premises was completely renovated in 2002 and is located in the city
center of Warsaw. The secondary school is also located in Ursynow in a new building. All
necessary facilities are equipped with modern educational systems. Both locations are easily
accessible from all directions by public or private transportation.
Each year, our school organizes national and international trips which allow students and
teachers to integrate, to improve their social skills and to broaden their worldview.
We organize mathematics competitions, English song competitions, Art competitions which offer
attractive prizes, among kindergarten, elementary and middle school students. Schools from all
over Warsaw take part in these competitions in order to encourage their pupils in different skills.
We prepare our talented students for national and international English, Polish, History, Science,
Mathematics, and ICT competitions and Olympiads.
In addition, students enjoy a wide variety of club activities. There is a very enjoyable social life in
Meridian. Character development of the students is achieved through many social and guidance
activities like “Supporting a School in Africa”, helping poor families, intercultural dinners,
preparing the school newspaper etc.
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
At Meridian, we aim to educate our students as individuals who are self-disciplined and
respectful of the rules and values of their society. We aim to raise self-motivated, productive,
smart-working and hard-working, tolerant, harmonious, helpful, and compassionate individuals
for humanity.
In addition, as an International School, we have been working with other schools inside or
outside the country and national or international organizations to develop programs to
encourage our pupils to understand, to tolerate and to have inclusive approach towards other
people with diverse cultural background and differences to create a better and more peaceful
world. Meridian focuses on student-centered education which helps students develop a selfconfident personality. Meridian International School provides a creative and encouraging
environment for students to become individuals who can think, plan, and produce results in real
life situations. We emphasize on both theory and practice through in-class lessons and scientific,
cultural, social, and sports activities. At Meridian International School, we lay an intellectual and
behavioral foundation that will motivate and inspire students to develop their capacity to the
fullest and instill the mental and moral habits fostering freedom of thought and action to make
our students exemplary citizens of their country.
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TEACHER INFORMATION
HOURS AND TIMES
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2.
Teachers are to arrive at 8:00 a.m., and may leave at 4:00 p.m. School policy requires
teachers to have a schedule of 8 hours per day.
Extra effort should be made to insure you arrive on time each day. If you arrive late or
need to leave early, notify the principal.
LESSON PLANS
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Lesson plans are to be written at least three days in advance.
Plans may be written on the computer, but have a copy printed out as a backup. Unit
plans should include objectives that describe expected student behavior, procedures for
the lesson, resources, assessment information, etc.
Daily plans should include main ideas/activities for the lesson, books/page numbers, etc.
The topics of the lessons should be sent to parents monthly so that they would help their
child more effectively knowing in advance which topics will be covered.
You get the template of lesson plans from the vice principal.
Each teacher is responsible for daily lesson plans which include the following:
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2.
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Objectives
What is to be taught or accomplished?
Materials to be used
Teaching methods or techniques to be used
Assignments
Lesson Plan upon Absence
It is the responsibility of all teachers to maintain a substitute folder and prepare a detailed lesson
plan for a substitute on any day of absence.
TEACHER CONFERENCE-PLANNING PERIOD
All teachers will have a minimum forty-five minute conference and planning period daily. This
period is to be used as a period for conferences with students and parents and for planning class
work. It is not to be considered as an "off" period. Teachers are not to leave the campus during
this period unless absolutely necessary.
TEACHER EVALUATION
Each appraiser will conduct appraisals in accordance to state and local guidelines. Teacher
evaluation is a yearlong process in Meridian which includes in short attendance, punctuality,
liability, contacting parents regularly, organizing an event(s) successfully, helping colleagues,
being in a good relation with administration, taking good care of own health not to be sick,
showing extra performance etc.
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Standards and Criteria for Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation
Standard 1: The teacher causes students to actively participate and be successful in the learning
process.
Criterion 1: The teacher causes students to acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze
and apply information and ideas.
Criterion 2: The teacher causes students to acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate
effectively within and beyond the classroom.
Criterion 3: The teacher causes students to acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and
solve problems.
Criterion 4: The teacher causes the students to acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions
and act as responsible members of society.
Standard 2: The teacher uses various forms of assessment to monitor and manage student
learning.
Criterion 5: The teacher uses various ongoing assessments to monitor the effectiveness of
instruction.
Criterion 6: The teacher provides continuous feedback to students and family.
Criterion 7: The teacher assists students in the development of self-assessment skills.
Criterion 8: The teacher aligns the assessments with the goals, objectives, and instructional
strategies of the district curriculum guides.
Criterion 9: The teacher uses assessment techniques that are appropriate to the varied
characteristics and developmental needs of students.
Standard 3: The teacher is prepared and knowledgeable of the content and effectively
maintains students’ on-task behavior.
Criterion 10: The teacher demonstrates appropriate preparation for instruction.
Criterion 11: The teacher chooses and implements appropriate methodology and varied
instructional strategies that address the diversity of learners.
Criterion 12: The teacher creates a positive learning environment.
Criterion 13: The teacher effectively manages student behaviors.
Standard 4: The teacher communicates and interacts in a professional manner with the school
community.
Criterion 14: The teacher communicates appropriately with students, parents, community, and
staff.
Criterion 15: The teacher engages in appropriate interpersonal relationships with students,
parents, community, and staff.
Standard 5: The teacher keeps current on instructional knowledge and seeks and explores
changes in teaching behaviors that will improve student performance.
Criterion 16: The teacher engages in professional development activities consistent with the goals
and objectives of the building, district, and state.
Criterion 17: The teacher engages in professional growth.
Standard 6: The teacher acts as a responsible professional in addressing the overall mission of
the school district.
Criterion 18: The teacher adheres to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building
and district.
Criterion 19: The teacher assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Criterion 20: The teacher collaborates in the development and/or implementation of the district’s
vision, mission, and goals.
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CLASSROOM VISITATION AND SUPERVISION
Principal, vice principal and coordinators will visit each classroom formally and informally as part
of the performance-based teacher evaluation process. The purpose of this is to improve
instruction and student learning. There will be both announced and unannounced visits.
The administration would like to be notified of special projects or performances so that they could
attend/observe.
TELEPHONES, CELL PHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, & VIDEO GAMES
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6.
Remember not to make long distance calls at the school’s expense unless it is schoolrelated.
Allow students to use the phone in the school – under your supervision. Be sure you are
in the room whenever a student uses the phone!
Teachers should also keep their cell phones off (or on “silent” mode) during instructional
time.
If students have cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and video games, they should be kept in
their backpack or pocket and kept turned off during the school day. These are disruptive
to the instructional climate. Teachers who confiscate iPods, MP3 players, video games,
or cell phones need to label them with the student’s name, teacher name, and date….
then turn the device in to the secretary. Parents will be required to come to school to
retrieve their student’s device.
Students will receive disciplinary punishment if they take inappropriate photos or videos
in the school premises.
If a student has a cell phone and it is damaged or stolen, schools will not utilize
administrative time to investigate the incident nor will the Meridian take any financial
responsibility for the cell phone or cell phone charges.
STAFF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING CELL PHONES.
CONFERENCES WITH PARENTS (PM)
Many people's conception of MIES will be formed by the impressions they receive when they
come to visit either for a minute's talk or for a formal conference. That is one reason why it is
important that each teacher continue to strive to make parents feel their visit is welcome and their
interest in the school is appreciated when they come to visit.
The following suggestions are some that teachers may find helpful when talking with parents:
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It is imperative that we make preparation for all scheduled teacher/parent conferences.
Try to find a comfortable and private place for your talk. It will be helpful if you are not
seated behind your desk.
Listen closely to what the parent has to say. The parent knows more about his/her child
than anyone else can ever know, yet you have an advantage in that you see his/her child
in action each day in a group situation. Both you and the parent have a great deal of
information that can be shared for mutual benefit.
Put yourself in the parent's shoes. A parent may want your frank opinion as to how
his/her child is doing, yet may dread hearing that the child is deficient in some area. A
tactfully phrased approach will make this a mutual problem and enlist the parent's
cooperation.
The teacher should be extremely cautious in expressing an opinion to the parents
concerning the health of their child. In cases where teachers feel that a student is in need
of special help, it is recommended that reference to a medical doctor be made to
determine the cause of the problem. If further referral is needed, the medical doctor
should do this.
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6.
If the parent thinks it is the fault of the school because his/her child is not doing well, try
to find out exactly what the parent thinks is the matter. Then ask for his/her suggestions
as to how the situation might be improved.
7. If someone asks you to do something that is against school policy, make your refusal as
courteous and pleasant as possible and make an attempt to explain why you cannot do it.
8. When someone starts to criticize another teacher to you, offer a defense or suggest that
the person have a conference with the teacher. If you cannot do this, change the subject
as soon as possible. After all, it may be you that will be talked about next time.
9. Teachers should be much aware of the dangers of repeating confidential statements from
a parent or student conference.
10. It is strongly recommended that parent conferences occur early and that teachers strive to
keep parents well informed about their child’s academic progress.
11. Parents want to know how their child is doing at school. Frequent parent contacts
strengthen the relationship with the school. Positive calls often make a situation much
smoother if a problem arises in the future.
12. Teachers should contact parents any time there is a problem with a student whether it is
academic, social, or behavioral. The school psychologist/pedagogue should be informed
about this and any written correspondence between you and the parents should also be
sent to the psychologist and/or pedagogue.
13. Make sure you inform your parents 40 days before giving grade cards about their marks
in case of failure at the end of the semester.
14. Make it your goal to contact 100% of the parents at least twice during the year.
Reminder: Document all communication with parents!
It is very important to keep current parental contact information. Please make sure that all
current addresses and contact information is up to date in the register books, in SIS online system
as well as in the school’s forms.
Parent Contact
1.
2.
Teachers are to make contact with parents every three weeks, and turn the
documentation in to the vice-principal’s office.
The two methods of contact are:
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ii.
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4.
A copy of the student’s signed report card, or
A list of parents called who did not turn in a signed report card.
This documentation is needed to avoid dealing with a parent who tells us in June that
they did not know their student was failing, and that no one from the school had
contacted them about their student’s failing grade(s).
Please encourage parents to maintain communication with the school through the
following avenues:
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Webpage – http://www.meridian.edu.pl
School’s Facebook and Twitter Page (available through webpage)
E-mail
PTO Meetings
Subscribe to SIS to access student grades, attendance, and lunch balance from
any computer – ID and passwords are available in the front office.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION
You are always welcome to meet administration staff by arranging an appointment.
Each teacher is invited to schedule a conference to discuss the problems that he/she might have in
which assistance is desired, or to offer suggestions that might help us have a better school. All
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suggestions will receive courteous attention and consideration. Problems, suggestions, and
criticisms should be taken up first with the principal before they are taken to the vice-principal or
pedagogue. If satisfaction is not obtained after the first two levels, the employee may request to be
placed on the board agenda. This request must be made in writing to the administration.
Professional people must react in a professional manner. Gossiping or complaining among the
personnel or patrons will only make the situation worse.
You must remember that you are responsible to your coordinator. The coordinators work in
cooperation with the principal, but not in place of them.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
There are plenty of events that happen during the course of a school year. This section is an
attempt to let you know about as many of them as possible. As with any schedule of events,
unforeseen circumstances may lead to these dates and times being changed without notice on the
academic calendar on school website.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies may be held throughout the year to provide entertainment and enrichment. Teachers
should escort their classes to all assemblies and stay to help supervise. If you have ideas for
specific assemblies, please notify your coordinators.
OPEN DAYS
Each teacher will be asked to be present during a few Open Days on Saturdays during the school
year.
ACCIDENT REPORT
When an accident occurs, teachers are to aid the victim and notify the school nurse, the viceprincipal and the principal. Accident reports must be filed immediately with the nurse or the
secretary.
If a staff member is injured while at school or at a school-sanctioned function which they are
supervising, the administration and the nurse must be notified immediately and workman’s
compensation paperwork must be completed within 24 hours.
DRESS CODE
Teachers should dress in a manner that represents our profession. Additionally, teacher attire
should not contradict anything that is prohibited for student attire. The skirts and the dress should
be long enough to cover the knees, and the shoulders should not be exposed. Jeans will be allowed
only on the last Friday of the month.
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
All school personnel shall be responsible for reporting suspected child abuse to the principal and
the proper state office.
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PERSONAL ITEMS
You are cautioned about leaving personal items of value in staff room or in your classroom. If
you do, do so at your own risk.
USE OF COPIER AND PRINTER
Because paper and toner are expensive, please consider all copying needs carefully.
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3.
Each teaching staff owns their own user ID and Password given by our IT Department to
use the Copier. Make sure to use the paper economically since there is a limit set assigned
to your ID.
Consume one-side-used papers as much as possible to contribute to the environment.
Copiers are located in the staff room, secretary’s office and IT Room
USE OF FILMS/VIDEOS
A film is of very little value unless the teacher previews it, and the class is prepared to view the
film. Teachers may preview films before school, after school, or during conference periods. All
films/videos must be approved by the vice-principal or the principal.
Parents should be notified that you would be showing the movie in the classroom, and the name
of the movie. This notification should be done early enough so that parents have sufficient time to
opt out of letting their child view the film. We are dealing with students from a wide variety of
backgrounds. What you may not find objectionable, a parent might (based on the content of the
film and their knowledge of their child).
CITIZEN OF THE WEEK
The “Citizen of the Week” for each grade level is due on Friday by 11:00
PROFESSIONALISM
Be careful what you say about and how you treat fellow employees. Remember, they probably
will return the favor.
We are professionals who should support each other on our campus and in our district. When we
say negative things about another teacher, we end up hurting ourselves as well as the other
teacher. Always handle yourself in a professional manner. We should expect more of ourselves
than we do of our students.
Behavior
Classroom behavior by teacher should be an example of teaching by example. Proper language,
gestures, emotional control and mannerisms should be a role model for students.
Staff Ethics And Conduct
Please remember that the welfare of the child is the first concern of the school. When making
criticism of staff members, departments, or programs it should be done in a professional manner
and to an administrator.
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Confidentiality
Professional communication of educators requires no discussion of individual students and their
problems in non-professional situations. The teacher's lounge and public places are inappropriate
locations for these discussions.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are a wonderful resource for our school. Please carefully screen and check each
volunteer.
Submit your volunteer’s name, address, etc. for further checks by the Principal.
Volunteers who will work with students outside of your classroom should submit an application
for a criminal background check. Teachers should submit a list of adults who will chaperone trips
or activities to the secretary’s office.
FIRE AND OTHER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1.
2.
Teachers are responsible for seeing students know what to do during emergency
situations. Instructions should be posted on each floor. Teachers should practice with
students during the first week of school.
Lockdown: The district-wide phrase for a lockdown will begin with the words “be
advised”. When notified to lock down, all teachers should:
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b.
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3.
Go immediately to the door of the classroom
Lock your door(s)
Check to make sure it’s locked
Look up and down the hallway for students, making sure to pull any/all nonthreatening students you see into your room
e. Once you have completed #4, pull the door shut
f. Place the students in an area of the room that cannot be seen from the doorway
g. Once you have determined that all the students in your room (in your care) are
in no way harmed (broken limbs, gunshot wounds, etc.) you may place the green
card under the door
h. Make sure there is NO talking or noises in your room (TV’s and radios off)
i. Do not open your door for any reason
Fire: Bring grade book and red/green card with you as you direct students to the nearest
fire exit. Have your class line up outside, a safe distance away from the building, and
take roll. If you know the whereabouts of all of your students, hold up a green card. If
you are missing students, hold up a red card.
FUNDRAISING
Please clear your fundraising project with the administration. This is to prevent simultaneous
fundraisers (which diminishes their effectiveness).
IDENTIFICATION BADGES
Staff is required to wear I.D. badges. The effectiveness of this safety measure will be compromised
if adults in the building do not wear their badges on a daily basis. If you forget your badge at
home, stop by the secretary’s office for a “temporary” badge.
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LOST AND FOUND
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Encourage your students to write their names on all possessions, and to keep a close eye
on them.
First graders are coming from a class where they had “cubbies” instead of lockers.
Remind them that lockers (unlike cubbies) give them the opportunity to secure their
belongings!
Coats, jackets, other clothing, and lunch boxes misplaced will be put in the main hall
under the staircase in ‘Lost and Found Box’. All items will be donated at the end of each
semester.
Cell phones, other electronic equipment, purses, and jewelry will be kept in the viceprincipal’s office.
MONEY
1.
2.
All money received by clubs, classes, or any organization under the direction of the
school is classified as school money according to law and must be accounted for within
the school bookkeeping system by the secretary.
Money is not to be left in your room during the day or night, but instead turned in to the
secretary’s office as soon as possible.
PHONE TREE
Calling tree of all Elementary School employees in case of snow days, a crisis, or other important
information as follows:
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Principal
Vice-principal
Secretary
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
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2.
In case of inappropriate communications with students, and inappropriate content being
posted on their page by themselves or their “friends”, teachers will be dismissed due to
inappropriate content on their personal webpage.
Teachers are also advised not to use class time to engage in communications with others
of a personal nature.
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DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF TEACHERS
Teachers are expected to do their best work possible, and to comply with all these policies.
Teachers who are out of compliance will be notified either verbally or in writing as to the
improvements necessary to be in compliance.
SUPERVISION AND DUTY
1.
Supervision of students is your job any time you are on the premises. When correction is
needed, do not hesitate. Be polite and treat the student as you wish to be treated. If they
fail to respond, act with authority and use the firmness it takes to do the job. Teachers
should be aware of the volume, tone, and attitude of their voice.
2. Teachers and students are not equal. You command respect of students by being a
competent, friendly, fair, consistent, firm and professional. Enjoy your students, but
keep it on a professional basis.
3. Teachers are to maintain control both in and out of the classroom. This includes the
halls, cafeteria, other classrooms, and grounds. Always remember you are liable for the
students, whether they are in the classrooms, the halls, or in the restrooms.
4. Students are not to be left unsupervised in the classroom. In case students who had the
permission to be alone by a teacher damage the school property, the said teacher will be
accountable for paying for the damages.
5. BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. Visibility is the key to supervision. Teachers should be at
their door, in a position to monitor students both in the classroom and in the hall during
transition times.
6. All duty personnel should be up and walking along the hall and around the cafeteria
during the entire duty period. Please make sure that all trash or spills are cleaned before
the students leave the area.
7. The second teachers on duty from each floor are to go outside with the students, if the
weather is fine.
8. During the long breaks, the second teacher(s) on duty may take students to Common
Room as ‘silent place’ for students.
9. The teacher of grades 0 to 3 is responsible to take his class to the lunchroom and bring
them back to their classroom, and the teachers who have lesson before the lunch break
are responsible to take pupils to the lunchroom.
10. Normally only one student at a time should be allowed to leave your class. When one
returns another can be permitted to leave.
When the lesson bell rings
All staff members are requested to stand at or near their doors to assist students to their next
class and help clear the halls. Please help to keep the flow of student traffic going smoothly.
RESPECT
Do not allow students to be belittle, make fun of, or make sarcastic remarks about each other,
staff, teachers, or other people. We should be striving to make them more culturally competent
individuals. All adults in the building should be addressed as Miss, Mrs., Ms., or Mr. by students
or in the presence of students.
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EXPECTATIONS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Teachers are expected to be in their respective homeroom prior to the arrival of their students.
The time between the arrival of the students in their rooms and the beginning of the first period
class is to be considered as a homeroom class period. Room conditions should be maintained
that are conducive to study.
Teachers and assistants are to stand at the door to the classroom and supervise the conduct of
students passing between classes as well as those going to or leaving classrooms.
Teachers are not to dismiss class earlier than the scheduled time for dismissal.
The teacher is not to give permission to any student to leave the school grounds without the
consent of the principal.
Students are not to be kept in after school unless parents have been notified by phone or a day in
advance.
All on-duty teachers are expected to attend assemblies, pep rallies, etc., unless assigned to some
other duty. You are to be on watch for unbecoming conduct on the part of students attending
these activities. It may be necessary for some "on the spot" correction and/or reporting offenders
to the principal or vice-principal. We should applaud speakers, performers, etc. and do our
yelling, cheering, and whistling at pep rallies.
Students are to be accompanied to and from assemblies, tornado and fire drills, cafeteria serving
line, music class, library class, physical education, and restrooms (if applicable). The teacher
should not dismiss students until the receiving teacher is present. Students are not to be left
unsupervised anywhere on the school campus. We all may be held liable for situations that arise
from unsupervised activities. If you must leave the classroom in case of an emergency for a short
time, ask the teacher next door to look in on your class. Please walk your students to the
classroom for the next lesson. Do not leave until the receiving teacher is present.
Before leaving the room at the close of the school day, each teacher should see that the windows
are closed and locked, blinds are pulled, and shades are adjusted (if any). All lights, computers,
monitors, speakers, projectors etc. must be turned off. Check to see that all desks and seats are
clear of books and floor is free of paper. Student chairs should be placed on top of the desks at the
end of the school day to facilitate cleaning. When teachers leave the room and there will not be a
class following, it is the teacher's duty to turn off the lights.
RECRUITMENT OF NEW STUDENTS
Teachers test new kids during Open Days or an individual meeting, and also give information
about the school and programme being used in the classroom to prospective parents.
Recruitment officer (Registrar) may ask you to test a new student during your free time in any
day. When you test the new student, check the results if you are asked then give it to the registrar.
BUILDING USE
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2.
Teachers should see that their room is organized, papers picked up, computer and lights
out, and windows locked before leaving school. Be sure any electrical appliances are on a
surge protector. This is especially important for your computers! Thermostats should be
set according to season and if it is day or night.
Remind students they are to take care of classroom furniture and equipment. Students
defacing school property should be reported to the vice-principal’s office and their parents
will be responsible for financial restitution.
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Teachers should be in their rooms whenever students are present. You are libel if there
are accidents or injuries to students left unattended while you are on duty and responsible
for their supervision.
If there is an emergency, call the secretary or vice-principal or notify a teacher next to you
to watch your class.
When teachers use the building(s) before or after school hours, THEY MUST SEE
THAT THE BUILDING IS LOCKED AND LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF WHEN
THEY LEAVE. (All lights and computers should be turned off.)
TEACHERS’ RESOURCES (Books, DVD’s, CD’s etc.)
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The school will provide you with all the necessary resources you will need through the
whole year.
In case you need any additional resources, please contact your Coordinator.
When receiving any resources, you will be asked to sign the ‘Teachers’ Resources Form’
Please find the ‘Teachers’ Resources Form’ attached to this handbook.
You are responsible for the resources you are given and will be charged in case you lose
or destroy them.
You must return all the resources you received two weeks before the end of semester or
your leave.
INVENTORY
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Teachers should maintain an up-to-date and accurate inventory of materials and
equipment in their classroom.
Texts should be marked with the school name and date of purchase/adoption.
Equipment and materials should be permanently marked with the school name.
Inventories are completed each February and the list is updated regularly.
KEYS
If you have reason to be in the building before or after regular hours maintained by custodians,
you have a building key. However, with that privilege comes the responsibility of assuring when
you leave the building it is secure, lights are off, the alarm set, windows and doors are closed etc.
Teachers should never have duplicate keys made under any circumstances. If a key is lost, please
tell the principal; and he/she will take care of it.
STUDENT DRESS
Please check the uniform of students early in the morning. It is hard to talk to a parent about
inappropriate dress when they have been at school all day. Please send a student down to the
office if you they don’t have school uniform. Students should see the vice-principal before they
call a parent about their dress.
TRACHERS MEETING (TM)
All full-time teachers are to attend Teachers Meeting on each Monday at 15.45. Part-time teachers
who are at school during TM can also attend TM.
EXTRA DUTIES
Any teacher may be called on at some time to work at school-sponsored activities, such as football
games, basketball games, track meets, translations, school magazine, newsletter, testing a new
candidate or other activities that might be on a school-wide basis.
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BULLETIN BOARDS
Bulletin boards in your classroom should be kept current and used appropriately to keep students
interested and up-to-date. We also have boards in several locations throughout the building to
display students’ work or other information.
CHECKING MAIL
Check your mailbox and e-mail daily.
Please check your e-mail in the morning and after school on a daily basis. Please remember that the email
system is for business only.
COMPUTER USE
Teachers are to avoid inappropriate websites, or websites that have no educational relevance or
value.
Under no circumstances are students to have access to a teacher’s computer.
Disciplinary action will be taken against the person who is logged in to the offending computer,
not necessarily the person who is misusing the computer.
Don’t forget to log out of your computer if leaving it unattended for an extended period of time.
CUMULATIVE FOLDERS
All duplicate information should be eliminated from the permanent records.
If a label is placed on the record, an insert with the same information is not necessary.
Principals will have teachers audit folders before leaving for the summer.
All personal notes, any discipline information, and other information of this type must be
removed from the permanent folder.
All auditing and removal of excessive information in special education eligibility folders will be
the responsibility of the Special Education Department.
Inactive records should be housed at the school where the child was last enrolled in a place
designated by the principal.
Teachers’ Social Responsibilities:
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Establishing and maintaining a non-threatening atmosphere for individual students and
your classes as a whole.
Establishing a sense of trust and fairness within your classroom and a sense of unity,
belonging and spirit of cooperation among your students.
To as great an extent as is possible, displaying democratic values in dealing with your
students.
Communicating frequently and effectively with students and parents.
Displaying a constant empathetic respect for students as individuals.
Working in a spirit of cooperation with all school personnel.
Proceeding constructively rather than destructively, in the handling of perceived in-school
problems.
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Display an interest in students through participation in or attendance at extracurricular
activities.
9. Promoting socially oriented values and facilitating personal need fulfillment among
students.
10. Doing what is necessary to maintain a healthy personal self-concept.
STUDENT INFORMATION
DRESS CODE
The wearing of the school uniform at Meridian is seen as promoting a positive image in our local
and wider communities. All students who attend Meridian must wear the correct school uniform.
All school personnel shall be responsible for enforcing the school's uniform code for students as
outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook. Last Friday of each month is Dress-Down day and an
opportunity to wear jeans, spirit clothes, etc.
TELEPHONE USE
Students will be required to have permission from their class teacher before using the telephone.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
If a student is not to take physical education (for whatever reason) for a period of five days, a
written note from one of the parents is required. If the student will be absent from physical
education longer than a five-day period, a doctor's statement will be required.
MEDICINE
Students are not to bring medicine to school in any form—liquid or pill form—unless the parents
give authorization to us by a written note to dispense the medicine. The medicine should be in
the original container and taken to the school nurse’s office.
Teachers may NOT keep a student’s cough drops or any other medication in the room.
ACCESS TO STUDENT'S RECORDS
Parents or legal guardians of students attending Meridian International Elementary School have
the right to inspect and review any and all records, files, and data directly related to their children,
including all material that is incorporated into each student's cumulative record folder.
Student’s permanent records are kept in the vice-principal’s office. You may take them when you
need to u se them, but do not take them out of the building. They should be returned to the viceprincipal’s office each day before you leave.
VISITORS
All visitors should sign-in at the secretary’s office and obtain a visitor’s pass. This includes other
students, parents, sales representatives, friends, guest speakers, etc. Parents are only allowed to
wait their kids on the ground floor till the end of lessons.
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STUDENTS ATTENDANCE*
Attendance and Tardiness Records
Attendance records are to be recorded daily in the online student information system Librus.
Your obligation is to report your absentees each hour within the first 15 minutes of the lesson.
Attendance will be re-checked at 9:15 each school day. A student who is absent at 9:15 is counted
as absent for the entire school day.
If a student is absent when attendance is taken but returns to class on the same day with a note
from a health care professional, he/she will be counted present.
Students who need to leave school early must be excused by the vice-principal. Teachers do not
have the authority to excuse a student from the campus for any reason.
The vice-principal will keep records of all excused and unexcused absences. All notes concerning
absences are to be kept in the office.
Absentees and tardies are to be recorded daily. All students should be informed at the beginning
of the school term that in case of an absence, for whatever reason, a statement signed by one of
the parents or a phone call giving the reason for such absence will be required.
A student will be allowed three tardies per month. The 4th tardy a student receives in a month
should be sent to the vice-principal’s office. Each student will start with no tardies at the
beginning of each month.
Attendance and Punctuality
Attendance target is 95% or higher for “Every Pupil in Every Class in Every Year”. It is a
Parent/Guardians' legal responsibility to ensure their child attends school every day on time.
Make sure your students understand well that if they do not attend school every day, they may get
left behind, will feel left out, will lose touch, and won't know how to do the work. Missing lessons
makes it hard to catch up and they have to work harder when they come back. Missing lessons
means missing opportunities which may never come back. Teach your students that;
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Being on time shows you are reliable.
It shows you are organized.
It shows you know school matters.
Being late puts you at a disadvantage.
If you are late you will interrupt lessons.
If you are late or absent you may miss notices and important information.
Absentee Policy Regarding Field Trips
All activities, such as field trips, that will take students out of classes must have the approval of the
vice-principal or the principal. The field trip list must include a list of students, the date, the time
the students are to be excused and the time they are to return. The principal's signature must be on
the list.
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Attendance Definitions
Tardy/Late coming
A student is tardy when he/she reports to class after the bell, but no
more than 20 minutes late.
Absence
A student who arrives more than 20 minutes late is considered absent.
Excused Absence
An absence is excused if a parent or guardian notifies the school. The
reason for the absence must be given.
Unexcused Absence
Any absence that is not excused by a parent/legal guardian.
School Related
Absence
If a student misses class to a pre-approved school related activity, it will
not count as an absence.
Procedures for Excusing Absences
Upon returning after an absence, the student will report to the class teacher with a note from the
parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence. The class teacher will determine if the
absence is excused or unexcused. The class teacher will file all absentee notes for each semester.
Perfect Attendance Awards
In order for a student to receive a Perfect Attendance Award, the student must have no absences
and no tardies for the entire semester.
*Please see chapter 4 in Student-Parent Handbook for details regarding Student Attendance and
Tardiness.
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TEACHER ABSENCES
The state gives each employee 4 discretionary days. You may use these as personal days. The
board has placed local parameters on this policy. You cannot use more than 4 days at a time. You
cannot use personal (discretionary) days the day before or after a school holiday, days scheduled
for TAKS tests, professional or staff development days, or the fourteen days prior to the end of
school. Local leave will be used first. The teacher must request a leave five days in advance.
We will try again to cover for you should you need to keep a doctor’s appointment that will take
you off campus for less than two hours. This should NOT be on a regular basis for any one
teacher. Unless it is an emergency, please let me know at least one day prior to the doctor’s
appointment. An early release form must be filled out and approved by the vice-principal prior to
leaving.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Remember, when you are not in the classroom, your students will not learn as much with a
substitute. You are the key ingredient to a productive instructional day.
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Teachers should inform the vice-principal and the secretary as soon as possible – by email the day before and by text message the same day in the morning no later than 7:30
a.m. Teachers are not to call any substitutes on their own.
When a regular teacher knows that he/she will be absent for the following day/days, a
detailed set of lesson plans should be left for the substitute teacher. Substitute teaching is
the most difficult teaching there is, so it is to the regular teacher's advantage that a good
set of plans is left to ensure that learning will take place during his/her absence.
Upon return to school, absence forms are to be filled out and turned in to the office on the
day that you return, together with any medical forms entitling you to days off (e.g.
paid/unpaid health leave). Please see the vice-principal as soon as possible so that you
can sign your absentee slip.
If it is necessary for you to leave school at any time during the school day, please inform
the principal.
If you know in advance that you are going to be absent, inform the vice-principal make
arrangements as soon as possible. If you have an assigned duty, please remind the viceprincipal when you call.
If you need to take extended leave, discuss your preferences for substitutes with the
principal.
In certain situations, parents must be notified if a long-term substitute will be in a
classroom (and their qualifications).
If you need to leave early or come in late, notify the principal as soon as possible.
Arrangements will be made on individual circumstances.
The regular teacher, the substitute, and the vice-principal have responsibilities to each other to
ensure that the work of the substitute will be integrated with that of the regular teacher. If each of
these is aware of their responsibilities, a substitute teacher can replace a regular teacher with little
sacrifice in child learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGULAR TEACHER
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Notify the vice-principal as early as possible when it is necessary to be absent.
A class schedule, classroom procedure listing (and example lesson plans in case of urgent
substitutions) should always be kept in the substitute folder so that in the event of a
sudden illness or emergency, the substitute will know the daily routine.
Any special activities planned for the day should be noted on lesson plans.
See that needed instructional supplies are available.
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6.
At the close of school each afternoon, your classroom should be left in such condition
that if illness or emergency forced you to be absent the next day, you would not be
ashamed for a substitute teacher to see the room. Be sure that your lesson plans, daily
class record book, textbooks, and any other material needed for next day's instruction are
on your desk. If all or any of these materials are taken home with you and you are
unable to be here the next day, then it is your responsibility to see that these materials are
made available for your substitute.
Be grateful for the work of the substitute. Substitutes are not "baby-sitters" but a teacher
replacing teachers.
LIBRARY BOOKS
USE OF TEXTBOOKS
The textbook is a supplemental instructional tool to be used by the teacher as a part of the overall
instructional program. It is not "the" instructional program or "the" curriculum. The principal will
work with teachers and consultants to design the best approach for instruction in the school.
BOOKS IN THE CLASSROOM AND ASSIGNED BOOKS
It shall be the duty of the teacher to:
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Act as the librarian for their classroom’s books.
Take care of the books which are assigned to them such as dictionaries.
Check books out and in through the principal/vice-principal.
Keep a written record of all books issued to pupils, including the number of each book.
See that the pupils do not abuse books.
Report any lost or damaged books to the principal/vice-principal immediately.
Explain to the students about their responsibility concerning books.
See that all books not in the bookroom are covered at all times.
See that all textbooks have been checked at the end of each school year and an accurate
count made.
10. All lost book costs will be taken out of the teacher’s supply account.
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Repairs or maintenance items need a building maintenance request form turned in to the
secretary. If there is a problem in your room, please notify the secretary as soon as possible so
that the problem is not allowed to get worse. Heating and air conditioning issues are examples of
problems that should be reported immediately.
REPAIRS
If at any time a teacher notices school property in the classroom or any other place that needs
repairing, he/she should write a note giving information and place it in the vice-principal's office.
We want to keep all school property in good state of repair, and all teachers can assist us in this
way.
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CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Teachers requesting custodial service in addition to the regular service should submit such
requests, in writing, to the principal. It is confusing when each individual carries or sends requests
directly to the custodian. His/her schedule is full and his/her regular duties follow a definite
plan. You can assist him/her and promote good will by insisting that your pupils keep paper off
the floor, seeing that chairs are left orderly, closing windows at the end of the day, seeing that
lights are turned off, and pulling the blinds at the end of the day. Let us teach in a positive way
the example of good housekeeping. Teachers should see that students clean up after experiments
or classroom demonstrations in their room.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE PROGRAM
The elementary guidance counselor, in other words school pedagogue, may serve the elementary
teachers as a resource person in the following areas:
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Academic development
Interpersonal relations (cliques, fighting, bullying)
Time management for students
Communication skills (parent and child)
Self-concept
Parenting skills (parents)
Stress
Loss through death, divorce, or separation
Goal-setting (academic and social)
Drug abuse
Developing responsibility
Suicidal tendencies
School phobias
Anti-social behaviors (stealing, cheating, hurting others, etc.)
Dealing with anger
Referral source for outside agencies
Student referrals for counseling must be made through the principal's office.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Special Education is a delivery system for educational services to handicapped students. It is a
comprehensive program that permits students to receive an individualized educational program
designed to meet their unique needs through additional personnel, materials, and consultant
services.
Students may enter into one of the special programs after test results have identified the need.
Parental consent is obtained before the evaluation and before placement into the program.
Teachers and parents should make student referrals to the principal, who in turn will contact
Special Education personnel who is the school psychologist.
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Classroom management is different than discipline. Effectively managing your classroom is an
essential part of maintaining control and discipline. An effective teacher manages a classroom. An
ineffective teacher disciplines a classroom. The number one problem in the classroom is not
discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines. Classroom management deals with the
procedures that you must establish at the beginning of the school year. Students must know how
you want them to begin the day; pass in papers, sharpen their pencils, line up, etc. Procedures
must be rehearsed over and over again until the students do them automatically. When this
happens, you have a routine.
Discipline Plan
Each teacher should develop a discipline plan for their classroom, which shall be posted in the
room. Discipline is concerned with how students behave. The plan shall include rules to follow in
the room, consequences for not following the rules, and possible rewards for following the rules.
When all alternatives have been exhausted in the classroom, the teacher should ask the assistant
principal for help. Before a child is sent to the office for constant misbehavior, classroom teachers
should have contacted parents, informing them of any behavior concern.
From the beginning, know what you are going to do every minute of the day, quarter, semester,
and year and do it! Students must be shown respect and you must expect it back from them. The
key to maintaining classroom control is respect. Being consistent in your decisions and actions
will greatly help your ability to earn the respect of your students.
Minor discipline cases are best handled by the teacher. If trivial items are referred to the assistant
principal, the teacher’s effectiveness for problems of a more serious nature will be lessened and the
students will soon become aware of the ineffectiveness of the classroom teacher. If a situation
arises where a child needs to be removed from the classroom, call the vice-principal for assistance.
Students should not be "kicked out" of the classroom (If you do so, you give a message to the
student saying ‘I am not able to deal with you!’). Situations of this sort are to be discussed with the
vice-principal and then a course of action will be set up. If you do this without consulting the
assistant principal, you are putting yourself in an awkward position.
Discipline is not a group matter. A whole room should not be punished for the misdeeds of a few.
Please remember to talk with a student individually, instead of humiliating them in front of the
entire class.
All classroom teachers should show respect to all students. Fairness should be practiced - do not
play favorites. Children should be taught and shown how to take responsibility for the choices that
they make. One of the biggest mistakes a teacher can make is getting into a power struggle with a
student. Do Not Engage! Simply state what it is you want the child to do, then walk away. After a
fair amount of time, go back to the student and repeat your expectation. If it is possible to give a
choice, do that. That will help the student maintain some form of control over the situation. "I
need you to work on your spelling." "I can see that you are still not working on your spelling. You
can choose to work on it now, or at tutoring. It is your choice."
Throughout this entire process, parent communication is a must! No discipline report should
come to the office without the teacher first having contacted the parent. The only exception to this
rule is violence, sexual misconduct, or other severe misbehavior. Use your common sense and
remember, every time you send a student to the assistant principal; it could lessen your
effectiveness in the student's eyes.
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Motivating The Students
“I must do something” will always solve more problems than “Something must be done”
Maintaining students’ attention and involvement
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Move around the classroom to maintain your visibility.
Present at a lively, brisk pace.
Use pictures and high-interest materials.
Use higher - level questioning techniques. Ask questions that are open-ended, require
reasoning and stimulate discussion.
Structure the lesson so that it can be done in pairs or groups for maximum student
involvement and attention.
Use the proper structure of cooperative learning group work. ADHD students do not
typically function well in groups without clearly defined structure and expectations.
Motivating students
Research has shown that good everyday teaching practices can do more to counter student apathy
than special efforts to attack motivation directly.
To encourage students to become self-motivated independent learners, teachers can do the
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Give frequent, early, positive feedback that supports students' beliefs that they can do
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Ensure opportunities for students' success by assigning tasks that are neither too easy nor
too difficult.
Help students find personal meaning and value in the material.
Create an atmosphere that is open and positive.
Help students feel that they are valued members of a learning community.
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Teacher's enthusiasm
Relevance of the material
Organization of the course
Appropriate difficulty level of the material
Active involvement of students
Variety
Rapport between teacher and students
Use of appropriate, concrete, and understandable examples
The Don'ts And Don'ts Of Teaching
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Don't try to teach too much in one day.
Don't teach a lesson without a student activity.
Don't send students to the vice-principal’s office.
Don't allow students to shout out answers.
Don't make tests too hard
Don't be indecisive.
Don't tell a student you're calling home
Don't try to be a buddy
Don't dress too casually
Don't babble
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CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
The following guidelines should be used in dealing with classroom discipline:
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Explain rules you expect students to follow while in your classroom.
Be fair, firm and consistent each day.
Be prepared and organized each day.
Do not make threats.
Get to know the background of students who may create problems.
Good discipline is usually positive rather than negative in nature. It consists of keeping students
interested and busy doing things that are constructive and worthwhile rather than punishing them
for doing things that are destructive and anti-social.
Good discipline is always fair, dignified, and is always administered in good temper.
When conferences between the student and the teacher and the principal or assistant principal and
joint conferences with the parents fail to bring about acceptable behavior of a student, the
procedure outlined in our School Policy must be followed.
It is best for a teacher to handle the discipline problems as far as possible. The teacher who
depends upon the principal to discipline his/her students soon loses the control and respect of the
students.
Never give corporal punishment (e.g. slap a student, tape his mouth, or bind him/her in any way).
Teachers are responsible for students who have been excused from their class for any reason such
as going to the restroom, library, office, physical education, music class, etc.
Be firm and true to your word and be very careful not to threaten any student.
Do not take points from a student's academic grades because of disciplinary reasons. Only the
behavior mark will be affected by unsatisfactory behavior.
Each teacher is primarily responsible for his/her own group, but it is any teacher's responsibility
to caution or discipline any student for any unbecoming actions any place on the school campus,
if necessary.
Expectations
Each teacher shall be kind and courteous to each student, requiring of them in return, politeness
and obedience. He/she should require that students address him/her as Mr. or Mrs. or Miss,
whichever the case may be. Teachers should require that students refer to other teachers, teacher
assistants, and secretaries in the same manner.
Do not use sarcasm or unprofessional conduct that degrades students. Such techniques are
more damaging to a child than corporal punishment.
Important Precautions to disciplinary problems – Guidance
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Position yourself at the door and greet the students as they enter the room.
As they enter the room, make eye contact, smile and make them feel you missed them
and try to comfort them by a small relaxing talk.
Let them get prepared for a minute while you are taking attendance and signing the
Register Book. (Or online SIS)
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Make eye contact and use prearranged signals with individual students for cueing.
Start instruction when it is quiet and students’ attention is focused.
Create a classroom where students want to be (that is structured, welcoming and flexible
enough to accommodate individual needs of students).
Model respectful language, tone of voice, body language.
Open lines of communication with parents. Encourage parent feedback and
partnership/involvement.
Establish 4-5 positively stated rules that are taught, practiced, modeled and referred to
frequently.
Clarify all expectations through guided practice and clear communication of those
expectations to students and parents.
Provide fair consequences and enforce with consistency.
Scan the classroom frequently. Stay alert as to what students are engaged in at all times,
and provide positive feedback to students (“I like the way...”).
Redirect students (mention their names, get eye-contact, use physical proximity).
Prepare students for transitions, changes of routine and unstructured activities. Students
with Attention Deficiency often need extra guidance and assistance through transitions.
Seat distractible students away from high traffic areas, doors, noisy air conditioners,
pencil sharpeners, drinking water, learning centers, etc.
Carefully arrange seating of disruptive students (next to a good role model, closer to the
teacher).
Carefully assign peer partners.
Make sure independent work is mentally appropriate and within the students’ capability.
Use humor (but not sarcasm) to release tension.
Provide instructional, varied activities that are motivational and engaging.
Have a clear choice and options of activities for students who complete their work early.
This avoids problems that arise out of boredom.
Give positive, specific, descriptive feedback to students (e.g. “I see that ..... is sitting with her
book open at the right page. Well done ....... !) Some older students might feel humiliated if
praised like this in front of their peers. However, they still need the positive feedback
(through notes, or a quiet statement before or after class, jot down on a Post It a few
comments and put it on his/her desk...).
Anticipate problems and avoid them through careful planning.
Increase the immediacy of rewards and consequences.
Watch for signs of students beginning to “lose it” and redirect or divert by assigning tasks
such as straightening the library shelves, passing out papers or running an errand to the
any office.
Watch for what triggers the students’ misbehavior (such as time of the day, the activity)
and begin a plan of early intervention.
Provide a cooling-off period for students who are becoming agitated or angry. (Look
through books/magazines, go out for a drink of water... is enough to break the tension
and have the student regain composure).
Maintain close communication with parents. Let them know what strategies you are
using to help with behavioral issues in the classroom. A coordinated home/school plan
and reinforcement are the most effective.
Provide the support and any necessary modification on academic tasks to enable each
student to achieve success.
Teachers should handle the minor discipline problems in their classroom. If a problem persists (or
is severe) don’t hesitate to involve the school pedagogue and/or psychologist, then vice-principal
and then the principal if necessary. Before problems become serious, talk to the student and the
parent about the situation. If needed, the principal will conference with the student(s) and
parent(s), and determine whether a suspension is warranted (and the duration).
Frequent contact with parents is important in maintaining good discipline.
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It is also important the teacher send the student to the vice-principal with a referral. Written
notification must be sent home with a student who is disciplined, and a discipline referral qualifies
as official documentation.
HOW TO CONDUCT A LESSON
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Gain attention (e.g. May I have your attention please?)
State outcomes of the instruction
Stimulate recall of prior learning (make connections with previous lesson(s))
Present stimulus material for the lesson (cue, grouping and chunking)
Provide learner guidance (don’t make them bored by doing everything on your
own, guide them)
Elicit (find out) performance
Provide immediate feedback
Assess performance
Enhance retention and transfer
Brief summarize of the lesson (‘What we’ve learnt today’)
Brief introduction of the next lesson (‘What we’re going to learn next lesson’)
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GRADING AND SIS
GRADING SCALE*
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Description
Percentage (%)
Mark
Excellent
95% - 100% plus extra tasks
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Very Good
90% - 100%
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Good
75% - 89%
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Satisfactory
61% - 74%
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Passing
51% - 60%
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Unsatisfactory
0 - 50%
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Your grading system should be explained to students and justified when necessary to
students and parents.
It is important to remember from this point forward, parents can access student grades via
the Internet.
Please make sure that your grades/attendance/clubs are updated weekly in Register Book
and online Student Information System (SIS).
Please make sure that your grades are updated not later than one week after the exam.
* For details, please see our internal evaluation document.
RECORDS
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We are constantly being asked to be accountable for grades and performance by students
in the classroom. You must be able to justify your record-keeping and grading
procedures. A workshop on this subject will be scheduled at the beginning of every school
year and information will be sent via email, with new regulations to be carried out.
The register books will be checked by the vice principal on the last Friday of the month.
Should there be gaps or information missing, the concerned teachers’ salary payment will
be delayed until everything is filled in.
Additionally, student records are confidential information and should not be shared
indiscriminately.
Student Failure Criteria
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Parents must receive a phone call if students are receiving a failing grade on the progress
report or report card 40 days in advance. Leaving a message on an answering
machine/voicemail is not considered contact with the parent/guardian.
Teachers must submit a phone log to their appraiser/principal at the end of the grading
period with the failing students’ names and grades attached.
A parent/guardian must be contacted anytime a student’s grade drops from passing to
failing during a grade reporting period.
A conference must be scheduled with a parent/guardian of students who fail during the
grading period. Documentation will be submitted to your appraiser/principal.
Every student must have the opportunity to RETEST after failing (50 or below) a major
test grade.
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Progress Tests
All students from grade 1 to grade 6 have 2 progress tests per semester to see their levels in
Mathematics, Polish, English and Science. Teachers of those core subjects are to prepare good
tests to assess students’ performances and do it on time according to academic calendar. Here is
the procedure:
Prepare the test a week in advance.
Print the test 2 days in advance.
 Remember to put page numbers
 Leave space for Date, Name and Surname, Class and Student ID
 Put the cover page on each Test
Give the test to the Vice-principal
After the Progress Test, collect the tests from the Vice-principal
Check the tests and give the results not later than a week.
 Use Progress Tests Google document to submit the results for each student and class
EXAMS
Test Construction
It is expected that all tests will be representative of materials studied and competencies acquired
and be of professional quality:
a. Tests should include a variety of items, clearly phrased in suitable vocabulary, legible,
well spaced, and free from errors in mechanics and spelling.
b. Directions for test sections should be brief, clear and accurate.
c. Test should include an appropriate range of difficulty and should be of appropriate
length.
d. Teachers are encouraged to divide material into several shorter sections with similar
items grouped (minimizes monotony). Beginning each section with "easier" questions
builds confidence.
e. Tests should include a combination of formats such as essay (free response), recall (listing
and completion), and recognition (multiple choice, true-false, matching.)
f. The value of test items should be stated on the test so those students will be able to gauge
time allowed for each item.
Keep a copy of your exams until the end of the school year to enable you to answer parent or
student challenges regarding grades.
Make up dates for final exams will be determined as we near the end of each semester. The
administration will verify a student to be eligible to take a test later than the date for the final
examination. Students taking make-up final examination will be informed about the date by the
school.
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HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK
HOMEWORK
A sensible approach should be used in the assigning of homework. To the best of your ability,
consider the student's overall program. Give ample time for major assignments and try to keep
your major assignments from coming due at the same time. All homework should be evaluated
and returned to the student.
Average students will have no more than 30 minutes of homework in grades 1-3. Grades 4-6 will
have no more than one hour of homework. Teachers should work together to make sure homework
assignments do not overlap each other on a daily basis.
Instructions regarding materials necessary to complete the homework assignments should be
given when making the assignments.
Studying for tests, reviewing notes, and recopying notes are types of homework.
Students will be held accountable for their homework whenever it is given. It will be recorded as a
part of their class grade.
PURPOSE OF HOMEWORK
Meridian encourages parental assistance and encouragement. School homework should be
related to the school's aims or philosophy of education. The assignment of a reasonable amount
of relevant homework is encouraged when it can be seen to be of benefit to the student.
Teacher responsibilities
The teacher will set homework on a regular basis. He/she will ensure that students are asked to
enter the details of the work in their notebooks or planners. Should any communication with the
parent be necessary, this should be made through the homework diary, a standard letter or a
praise card. As part of their responsibilities teachers should:
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Choose tasks that consolidate, reinforce and/or extend class work in ways that develop
study skills and independent learning strategies
b. Ensure that homework is integrated into schemes of work suited to the ability and age of
students and that it is challenging but realistic in its expectations.
c. Encourage strategies that enable students to organize their homework and to develop as
independent learners.
d. Give students prompt feedback using appropriate comments, thus helping to ensure that
students can move forward to a higher level
CLASSWORK
A teacher should not ask for a student to be dismissed from another teacher's class to do work for
him/her.
Be strict in your requirements that work be turned in on time. Work should be neat and in proper
form. Insist on students bringing proper materials to class.
Make carefully prepared assignments to each class.
Some guidelines in brief:
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Teachers should decide on a reasonable amount of homework to assign pupils. Studies
have concluded a good rule of thumb is ten minutes per grade level. Using this, we can
calculate 1st Graders can reasonably handle 10 minutes of homework per night (and 3rd
Graders 30 minutes per night).
Avoid assigning “busy work”. Homework should enhance the lessons in the classroom,
and be given for a specific reason. Make-up work will generally be assigned after the
student has missed two days of school.
When a homework sheet is being generated for a student, please be sure to give
assignments for the student before the end of the lesson.
Students will have two days for each day of absence to complete the work, unless there
are extenuating circumstances.
It is the administration’s belief homework not to be assigned for completion during
school holidays and/or long weekends, as this is family time.
When a pupil doesn’t do the homework, give them minus(es). When they accumulate
minuses, they will get 1 as a mark just as for an exam.
SUPPLIES AND PURCHASE ORDERS
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Items to be purchased must be specifically itemized and fully described on the online
Purchase Order Form. The quantity, description, catalog number, unit price, and total
must be listed before it will be confirmed.
All purchase orders must be assigned a number and approved by the vice-principal.
When ordered items are delivered, the secretary will put the necessary information on
online Purchase Order Form.
Please check and make sure all items are received. Do not wait for the secretary office to
contact you, go and pick the stuff you ordered.
Do not make purchases without confirmation.
If you make unapproved purchases, you may be held financially responsible.
If you make approved purchases with your own money, turn the invoice in to the
secretary. The secretary will contact the accountant. You will get your money back from
the secretary.
ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
ATTENDING SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
The board and administration would like to see all teachers attending school functions. It means
much to the community to see the faculty attending school events. Public relations (other than
talk) are a very important part of a teacher's job and profession. It would be beneficial to you to
associate with patrons of our school outside school hours.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
All activities are to be cleared through the vice-principal’s office or the principal's office before
they are scheduled. Each teacher should prepare the checklist, as soon as possible, of dates he/she
desires to use for special activities during the year. Conflicts will be worked out.
If you are having anything special in your room, (ex. Plays, Thanksgiving Feast, etc.) let the Head of IT
Department know the week before so it can be put on the weekly calendar. Vice-principal should also be
informed of the activities.
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BUS TRIPS
School Bus can be used according to its availability. You should check it with the secretary
and/or the bus driver at least a week in advance.
FIELD TRIPS
All off-campus field trips must be approved in advance by the vice-principal or the principal. A
copy of the form should be submitted to the vice-principal for approval at least 1 week in advance.
Teachers should have a complete itinerary to be sent home with students with a consent form. NO
student may leave campus without a signed permission slip. A note signed by the parent will
suffice as a permission slip as long as it has the date, parent signature and states that the parent
gives permission for the child to go to the specified location.
Class field trips must be of educational value and concerned with a specific subject of instruction.
Students should be aware that field trips are an extension of school and therefore all rules apply.
There is a great deal of responsibility on the teacher involved with a field trip. If you are
concerned about a student attending a field trip, please discuss the matter with the vice-principal
before excluding anyone. Please be conscious of your responsibilities for supervision on the trip,
including the transportation.
Field Trip Guidelines
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The trip must have some educational value.
You must leave on time unless special permission is given.
You must return on time.
School usually pays the expenses for a trip if the distance to the school is no more than 25
km.
If parents are paying for the trip, they should pay via bank transfer to the school account.
Be sure to send adequate notice to the parents about the day of the field trip and your
plans so they will know where the students are.
Fill in the Trip Card and turn it in to the secretary’s office with the list of students, written
at the back of the Form, who will be with you.
Take your cellular phone and make sure the secretary has your current number in the
system.
Inform the secretary three days before if the kids will miss the lunch so that the secretary
can inform the catering company.
Please keep in mind that parents who go with you cannot bring their smaller children.
Pick up first aid kit from the nurse or the secretary.
Parents should sign the Field Trip Permission Form or confirm by e-mail.
Take copies of the emergency cards and Field Trip Permission Forms.
Trip Procedure
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Fill in the online form (whether Google document or Student Information System such as
Librus) and Trip Card including students’ names.
After the approval of the principal or vice-principal you can inform your parents by email.
Give Trip Card to the secretary and inform the secretary about your trip and the
expenses.
The secretary will make sure that the tickets/expenses will be paid online or will give you
the money you need in cash before you leave for the trip.
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TEACHERS’ PD AND WORKSHOPS
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Request to attend professional development meetings and/or workshops are to be
discussed with the principal well in advance, and requests must be submitted to the
Principal.
The vice principal is the school representative.
Teachers attending PD activities should plan to share what they learned with their peers
during TM.
CHARACTER EDUCATION
“Within the character of the citizen lies the welfare of the nation.”
— Cicero
Throughout time, societies have recognized the need to educate the coming generation of adults
to pass on knowledge and skills. Recorded history from long before the present era emphasizes
that education must also develop character.
What is character education?
Throughout history, character education has been the shared responsibility of parents, teachers
and members of the community, who come together to support positive character development.
Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work
together as families, friends, neighbors, communities and nations.
Character education is a learning process that enables students and adults in a school community
to understand, care about and act on core ethical values such as respect, justice, civic virtue and
citizenship, and responsibility for self and others. Upon such core values, we form the attitudes
and actions that are the hallmark of safe, healthy and informed communities that serve as the
foundation of our society.
What is the school's role in character education?
Students spend much of their young lives in classrooms. This time in school is an opportunity to
explain and reinforce the core values upon which character is formed. In school, character
education must be approached comprehensively to include the emotional, intellectual and moral
qualities of a person or group. It must offer multiple opportunities for students to learn about,
discuss and enact positive social behaviors. Student leadership and involvement are essential for
character education to become a part of a student's beliefs and actions.
The 5 Worst Things A Teacher Can Say To Students
It is much easier to destroy than to build. Teachers work with young people, and they are fragile
works-in-progress. A rash or unfeeling word can undo so much of the trust and growth that we
strive for.
As the year winds down and spring fever kicks in, some of us may be feeling weary. Yet no matter
what happens, there are some words so destructive that a teacher should never utter them.
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5. “I know this may seem pointless but we have to get through it…”
I said this a few times early in my career, always related to standardized test prep. It isn’t
psychologically devastating (see #1 and #2 for that), but it helps no one. If you’re forced to follow
a less-than-stimulating curriculum, dress it up and sell it however you can in front of the kids.
Apologizing for it doesn’t help anyone learn or grow; it only weakens you.
4. “I don’t know what I’m doing.”
Many of us feel like frauds at times. We take on enormous responsibility for many young people,
and it’s often a Herculean task just to keep things from collapsing. But you can’t say it to kids.
They see you as a responsible, professional grown-up, whether you feel like one or not. Honesty is
a virtue, but as a teacher, your top priority is building a safe and trustful environment for student
learning. Showing your hand as confused or hapless undermines your ability to do that. Kids will
remember that you’re the teacher who said that, and it will haunt you.
Saying "I don't know," in the classroom can be great. Certainly, there are plenty of times when
teachers don't know something and those moments can invite shared discovery with the students.
Modeling curiosity is really important.
"I don't know what I'm doing," is a different thing. Students hear it as admitting
underpreparedness or a frazzled state of mind. It's not something I want to hear the president say;
it's not something I want to hear my daughter's teacher say.
3. “The other class did well with this. What’s wrong with you guys?”
People don’t like to be negatively compared to other people. Instead of “the other class,” insert
anything: your brother, your cousin, my child…
It gets taken as an insult, not a motivator. Teachers should aim to make the students in front of
them feel like— while they are together— they are the most important people in that teacher’s
world. When the bell rings and people go their separate ways, things may change, but students
don’t like to hear teachers praising absent students at their own expense.
2. “You will never be able to…………………...”
Whether or not you think this is true, you can’t say it. Actually, you don’t really know if that
student will never be able to become a crime scene investigator, pass the Matura exam, or read
Ulysses. By making the comment, though, you are actively working against their achievement.
1. “I get paid whether you …………………….. or not.”
These are the absolute worst and most frequently remembered wounding, trust-shattering words.
Always spoken in moments of frustration, these words are fatal. Whether intended or not,
students hear it as “I don’t care about you.” There is no more damaging message a teacher can
send.
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SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PROPERTY
USE OF THE FACILITIES
No one is to use the building/equipment after regular hours without prior approval from the
principal and the vice- principal. People wishing to use the facilities must submit a written request
(forms available in the secretary’s office) and provide proof of liability insurance for those
participating.
REMOVAL OF SCHOOL PROPERTY BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
School employees will not remove or borrow school property from the school campuses without
getting permission in advance from the vice-principal or the principal.
N.B. Teacher’s Handbook is subject to change without prior notice by Meridian International Elementary
School. Please check the related link on our website for the updates.
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ATTACHMENTS
You will find the Forms you need during the school year.
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AT-RISK OF RETENTION PARENT NOTIFICATION
GRADES 4-6
To the parents of: ____________________________
Date: ______________________
Teacher: ______________________________
In reviewing your child's progress this school year, it has become evident that
there is a possibility your child may not be promoted to the next grade level in
June if he/she continues to perform at the present rate, or if your child's grade
average falls below the 50 percent mastery level.
Meridian International Elementary School states:
“In grades 4 – 6, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall
average of 50, in each subject, on a scale of 100 based upon course-level, gradelevel standards (essential knowledge and skills). Students who are not working
on grade level do not meet promotion requirements.”
Every effort is being made to work with your child at school, through regular
class work and in the tutorial program. We also encourage you to continue to
work with your child at home.
The final decision about grade placement will not be made till the middle of June.
Your cooperation as part of a team whose aim is to give your child every
opportunity to improve is essential. Let us work together for this common goal.
Please contact the school office for an appointment.
Respectfully,
Principal ____________________
Teacher _____________________
Please return to (name of teacher): ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Name of child: ___________________________
I have read the above letter and agree to offer my child and the school my
cooperation in helping my child improve.
____________________________
Parent's Signature
______________________
Date
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RETENTION CONFERENCE
GRADES 4 - 6
Meridian International Elementary School states:
“In grades 4 – 6, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall
average of 50, in each subject, on a scale of 100 based upon course-level, gradelevel standards (essential knowledge and skills). Students who are not working
on grade level do not meet promotion requirements. “
________________________________ will be retained in _____________or_____________
(Student name)
placed in _______________ grade Meridian International Elementary School at for
the scholastic year of ___________________.
___________________________
Teacher Signature
______________________
Date
___________________________
Principal Signature
______________________
Date
I have had a conference with school personnel and I understand the
recommendation made by the school. I am in agreement with the school's
recommendation for:
____________retention
______________placement
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________
Date
I have had a conference with school personnel. I understand the
recommendation made by the school, but I do not agree with it.
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________
Date
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AT-RISK OF RETENTION PARENT NOTIFICATION
GRADES 0-3
To the parents of: ____________________________
Date: ______________________
Teacher: ______________________________
In reviewing your child's progress this school year, it has become evident that
there is a possibility your child may not be promoted to the next grade level in
June if he/she continues to perform at the present rate, or if your child's grade
average falls below the 50 percent mastery level.
Meridian International Elementary School states:
“In grades 0 – 3, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall
average of 50 on a scale of 100 based upon course-level, grade-level standards
(essential knowledge and skills) in reading and math. Students who are not
working on grade level do not meet promotion requirements.”
Every effort is being made to work with your child at school, through regular
class work and in the tutorial program. We also encourage you to continue to
work with your child at home.
The final decision about grade placement will not be made till the middle of June.
Your cooperation as part of a team whose aim is to give your child every
opportunity to improve is essential. Let us work together for this common goal.
Please contact the school office for an appointment.
Respectfully,
Principal ____________________
Teacher _____________________
Please return to (name of teacher): ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Name of child: ___________________________
I have read the above letter and agree to offer my child and the school my
cooperation in helping my child improve.
____________________________
Parent's Signature
______________________
Date
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RETENTION CONFERENCE
GRADES 0 - 3
Meridian International Elementary School states:
“In grades 0 – 3, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall
average of 50, in each subject, on a scale of 100 based upon course-level, gradelevel standards (essential knowledge and skills). Students who are not working
on grade level do not meet promotion requirements. “
________________________________ will be retained in _____________or_____________
(Student name)
placed in _______________ grade Meridian International Elementary School at for
the scholastic year of ___________________.
___________________________
Teacher Signature
______________________
Date
___________________________
Principal Signature
______________________
Date
I have had a conference with school personnel and I understand the
recommendation made by the school. I am in agreement with the school's
recommendation for:
____________ retention
______________ placement
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________
Date
I have had a conference with school personnel. I understand the
recommendation made by the school, but I do not agree with it.
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________
Date
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FIELD TRIP CONSENT FORM
FORMULARZ ZGODY NA WYCIECZKĘ
Name and surname of student/Imię i Nazwisko ucznia: _____________________
Class/Klasa:___ Date/Data:_____________ Koszt wycieczki/Cost: ___________
Activity/Rodzaj wycieczki: ________________________
Transportation/Transport:
School Bus/Autobus szkolny
Public Transportation/Transport publiczny
Other, specify/Inny, jaki _____________________________
Regulations / Regulamin
a) Students are obligated to respect the regulations / Uczniowie
zobowiązani są do przestrzegania regualminu
b) Students are obligated to respect night time established by teachers /
Uczniowie zobowiązani są do przestrzegania ciszy nocnej ustanowionej
przez opiekunów
c) Care about cleanliness and order of the hotel room / Dbać o czystość i
porządek pokoju hotelwoego
d) Respect general safety rules / Przestrzegać ogólnych zasad
bezpieczeństwa
e) Respect teachers and other students / Mieć szacunek do kolegó i
wychowawców
The school takes no responsibility for valuable items and luggage of tour
participants. Szkoła nie ponosi odpowiedzialności za rzeczy cenne i bagaż
uczestników wycieczki.
I agree for my child to participate in this trip.
Wyrażam zgodę na udział mojego dziecka w wycieczce.
____________________________________
Parent Signature and Date/Podpis rodzica, Data
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TRIP CARD FOR ADMINISTRATION
KARTA WYCIECZKI DLA ADMINISTRACJI
Forma wycieczki/imprezy/(Form of the trip/event) ……………….….….…….
Cel/założenia programowe/(Goal/Aim of the program)
……………….….….….….…..…………………………………………………
Trasa wycieczki/imprezy/(Destination) ……………….….….….…………….
Termin/(Date) ……….….….….…. Klasa/(Class)……….….….….……….
Kierownik wycieczki/(Leader of the trip)……….….….….….…..….…..….….
Liczba opiekunów/(Number of caretakers) ……….….….….….…..….….…….
Środek lokomocji/(Mean of transportation) ……….….….….….…..….….……
STATEMENT / OŚWIADCZENIE
Zobowiązuję się do przestrzegania przepisów dotyczących zasad
bezpieczeństwa na wycieczkach i imprezach dla dzieci i młodzieży/I oblige myself
to follow the safety rules during trips and events for children and youth.
Opiekun wycieczki/imprezy
(Caretaker of trip/event)
Kierownik wycieczki/imprezy
(Leader of trip/event)
............................................
Podpis i telefon komórkowy
(Signature and phone No)
……......................................
Podpis i telefon komórkowy
(Signature and phone No)
.................................................
............................................
TRIP SCHEDULE / HARMONOGRAM WYCIECZKI
Data/Date
Godzina/Hour of:
wyjazdu/departure
przyjazdu/arrival
Miejscowość/City
APPROVED by / ZATWIERDZAM
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Program
INCIDENT FORM
FORMULARZ ZE ZDARZENIA
Data/Date
Godzina/Hour
Opis zdarzenia / Incident description
Czy poinformowano Rodzica? / Has the Parent been
informed?
Uczniowie biorący udział w zdarzeniu / Pupils who
have taken part in the incident
Uczeń poszkodowany / Pupil who has been hurt
Nauczyciele obecni przy zdarzeniu / Teachers who
were present
Osoby obecne przy sporządzaniu protokołu /
Persons present when this protocol was written
___________________________
Signature of author of the protocol
_______________________________
Teacher’s signature
Podpis osoby sporządzającej protokół
Podpis nauczyciela
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Parent Contact Form
Formularz kontaktu z rodzicami
I contacted the parent of (Kontakt z rodzicem) ………………….……………….
on the day of (Data/forma) ……………….. because of (z powodu) …………
…………………………….
The outcome (Ustalenia):
……………………………………………………………………………
The follow-up (Czynności następujące):
………………………………..……………………..
___________________________
Teacher’s signature
Podpis nauczyciela
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Building Maintenance Request Form
Podanie o Konserwację Budynku
Please perform the following maintenance on the area of school:
(Proszę o wykonanie następujących napraw na ternie szkoły)
The scope of repairs: ______________________________________________
(Zakres napraw)
Place: ___________________________________________________________
(Miejsce)
___________________________
Teacher’s signature
Podpis nauczyciela
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Dokumentacja rozmowy z uczniem
Dnia ..... ..... ..... przeprowadzono rozmowę z uczniem ............... ............... na
temat proponowanej oceny niedostatecznej z przedmiotu ............... .
_____ /____ / 20___
Data
______________
Podpis ucznia
_____________________
Podpis nauczyciela
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__________________
Podpis rodzica
Podanie o korzystanie z obiektu/sprzętu szkolnego
Zwracam się z prośbą o umożliwienie korzystania z budynku/sprzętu szkolnego w
dniu .................. w celu ......... ......... ......... w godzinach ...................
Celem pokrycia ewentualnych strat przedstawiam dowód ubezpieczenia/materialne
zabezpieczenie w wysokości .....................
Zobowiązuję się do usunięcia szkód i nieporządku we własnym zakresie.
_____ /____ / 20___
Data
Warszawa
___________________
Podpis
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Workers’ Compensation Application
______________________________________________
Firm name
____________________
Policy
______________________________________________
Address
City
____________________
Zip Code
Description
Required: You must tell us the end date of the complete calendar quarter used to
complete the payroll and hourly information entered above __________________________
(mm/dd/yyyy)
_______________________________ __________________________
Signature
Position
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________________
Date
Teachers Resources Form
Warsaw
Date: ………………
I declare that I have received the following teacher’s resources to be used during the
school year 2013/2014. I obliged myself to return all the resources at the end of the
school year or before I leave the school or anytime when asked by the School
Administration.
The list of the items:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
…………………………………………….
Signature
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