Meridian International Elementary School
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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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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. 8 TEACHER INFORMATION HOURS AND TIMES 1. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 9 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. 10 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 11 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: i. ii. 3. 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: i. ii. iii. iv. v. 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 12 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. 13 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. 1. 2. 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. 14 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: a. b. c. d. 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. 15 LOST AND FOUND 1. 2. 3. 4. 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: a. b. c. Principal Vice-principal Secretary SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES 1. 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. 16 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. 17 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 1. 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. 18 3. 4. 5. 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.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 1. 2. 3. 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. 19 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. 20 8. 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. 21 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; » » » » » » 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. 22 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. 23 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. 24 5. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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. 25 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 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. 26 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. 27 Motivating The Students “I must do something” will always solve more problems than “Something must be done” Maintaining students’ attention and involvement » » » » » » 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 following: » » » » » Give frequent, early, positive feedback that supports students' beliefs that they can do well. 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. Eight characteristics emerge as major contributors to student motivation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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 28 CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE The following guidelines should be used in dealing with classroom discipline: a. b. c. d. e. 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 1. 2. 3. 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) 29 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 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. 30 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 » » » » » » » » » » » 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’) 31 GRADING AND SIS GRADING SCALE* 1. 2. 3. 4. Description Percentage (%) Mark Excellent 95% - 100% plus extra tasks 6 Very Good 90% - 100% 5 Good 75% - 89% 4 Satisfactory 61% - 74% 3 Passing 51% - 60% 2 Unsatisfactory 0 - 50% 1 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 1. 2. 3. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 32 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. 33 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: a. 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: 34 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. 35 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 Some general guidelines to remember are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. 36 TEACHERS’ PD AND WORKSHOPS 1. 2. 3. 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. 37 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. 38 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. 39 ATTACHMENTS You will find the Forms you need during the school year. 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 Dokumentacja rozmowy z uczniem Dnia ..... ..... ..... przeprowadzono rozmowę z uczniem ............... ............... na temat proponowanej oceny niedostatecznej z przedmiotu ............... . _____ /____ / 20___ Data ______________ Podpis ucznia _____________________ Podpis nauczyciela 50 __________________ 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 51 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 52 ________________ 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 53