J. F. Drake Middle School: “Our Future’s so bright we’ve gotta’ wear shades”

1. J. F. Drake Middle School:“Our Future’s so bright we’ve gotta’ wear shades” New Teacher Orientation 2010-2011 Welcome to our Family!

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUvYfRl_c

3. School Policies and Procedures • Auburn City School Board Policies • J. F. Drake Faculty Handbook • Student Handbooks • Course Specific Materials/Guides

4. FORMS • Discipline Forms/Referrals • Daily Behavior Logs • Parent Communication List • Field Trip Forms • Money/Receipts • Documentation • Forms Drive

5. Building Maintenance • E-mail Mr. Barlow • Help keep the halls, walls, building clean • If you see something that needs to be fixed or cleaned . . . do it . . . or let us know • Rooms clean

6. Discipline Tips • Clear expectations and rules. Team procedures • Post expectations • Know your students • Involve parents • NEVER EVER get into a power struggle • Use common sense • Don’t Forget to SMILE 

7. The FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOLHarry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong • Pass out books • Discuss chapters • Highlight specific areas

8. Harry Wong “Tips” • Characteristics of Effective Teachers: • Classroom Management • Lesson Mastery • Positive Expectations • Organized, Consistent, and Structured. NO SURPRISES. • #1 Problem in a classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures.

9. Harry Wong, continued . . . • “Spend the first day connecting with kids and you won’t spend the rest of the year chasing them.” Harry Wong • Am I in the right room? • Where am I supposed to sit? • What are the rules for this classroom? • What are we doing this year (show photos)? • How will I be graded? • Who are you? (photos) • Will I be treated fairly?

10. Great Lessons: • Focused • Aligned • Activities/Creativity • Rubric • Lesson Plans

11. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, ASK • Always ask if you have a question • “I did not know is not an excuse” • Use your team members, buddies, administrators • Ask Secretaries

12. Parent Communication • Make Positive Communication first • Approach problems needing their help • Listen and let them “vent” first. • “I understand, However, Therefore” • Documentation

13. Money/Receipts/ Purchase Orders (Carla) • Receipt Sheets • Deposit/Balance • Purchase Order Procedures • Purchasing Cards • If you don’t know, ask BEFORE EVER purchasing anything • Fund Raising • Field Trips

14. Absences/Sick Leave • Kelly Services • 2 Personal Days free. One additional at a purchased rate. If don’t use, roll over to sick days at end of year • Personal days 2 weeks in advance and approved by principal. • Earn one sick day per month. • Docked if go over days • Call in early, before 6:30 am and have plans ready/or call Team Leader • Education is to continue.

15. School Planners/Lockers • Given out during Camp Drake and first day of school • School fees: $20.00 (Locker and planners) • Practice/Practice using the lockers • One team member helping with lockers each period

16. Drake Facts and Tidbits • 1957 • Dental Clinic/ All ACS students • Growth over the years • Alabama Reading Initiative Literacy Demonstration Site • AMSTI SITE/TeamMath • NMSA/Multiple Visitors • Advanced Ed. • Police presence/ Drug Dog (Taska)

17. PBS Practice lessons first week Drake Discipline Points Roar Bucks Team Celebrations All “S” Oreo Cookie Challenge Minute Miracle Various Programs GREAT/Gang Prevention Sunshine Teams/Plays/ Programs/Events Social Times Faculty Softball Team Drake Positives

18. Attitudes !!!!!!!!!!! • Focus on positive • Contagious • Do not tolerate gossip, negativity, or unprofessional behavior • Dress appropriately • Kids are the FOCUS

19. “Kids don’t care what you know, until they know you care.” “My job as a public school teacher is to connect with whoever shows up on Monday.” Mrs. Hix

20. REMEMBER . . . YOU CAN Make A Difference !!! Ask yourself . . . What have I done today to make a difference ?

21. Tour of the Building