THS Volunteer Training

1. THS Volunteer Training 2012-2013

2. Tuscarora High School Achieve Excellence Through Commitment and Service

3. Confidentiality • What you see and hear at school stays here. • Contact the teacher or an administrator with any concern that you may have. • Please complete the Confidentiality Agreement, print it and return it to the front office.

4. Discipline • Discipline of all students is to be done by the THS staff. • If you are working with a student or a small group and difficulty arises, let the teacher know immediately. • Remember it is the behavior of the student we disapprove of, not the student.

5. Respecting Instructional Time • When you come in to volunteer, this is not the time to have a meeting with the teacher to discuss your child’s progress. • If you need to meet with the teacher, please set up a different time that is convenient for both of you. • Please respect the teacher’s planning time.

6. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect • Address your concerns with the teacher and/or school administrator.

7. Logging Volunteer Hours • Please be sure to keep track of your hours by logging in and out of the lap top in the front office. • If your name is not listed in the volunteer section please let someone know in the front office so your name can be added. • If you perform volunteer hours outside of school time please keep track of hours on the log which can be found on the webpage and submit to Sheri Murphy.

8. Sign In • All visitors and volunteers must sign in and wear an identification sticker at all times while in the building. • Safety is our number one priority!!

9. Fire Drills/Emergency Drills • Everyone must leave the building immediately and exit with the nearest class. No one can re-enter the building until administration gives the “all clear.”

10. Lockdown • In the event of a lockdown, everyone must remain within the building until clearance has been given to leave. • We are responsible for every individual within the school during a lockdown and safety during this time is crucial.

11. Universal Precautions • In the event of a student injury… • Contact the nearest teacher. • Contact the office or health room.

12. Emergencies • To report an emergency please call the office on any school phone by dialing 66427 or 66404.

13. Personal Belongings • Please lock your personal belongings in your car. • Coats may be kept with you. Please check with the person with whom your are volunteering for the best place to hang it.

14. Personal Health Concerns • Each volunteer must fill out an emergency contact form. • All information will be held in confidence.

15. Phone Calls • Cell phones should be on vibrate during regular school hours. • Please check with the office staff, they can assist you with getting an outside line on the school phones.

16. THANK YOU! • Thank you so much for your willingness to volunteer your time here at THS. We appreciate everything you do to promote the academic success of our students.

17. Volunteer Coordinator Sheri Murphy 240-236-6519 Sheri.Murphy@fcps.org Tuscarora High School 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21073