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School Introduction Appointments:. Go to the school office/meet the principal, vice-principal or designate Purpose of the meeting: - Introductions - get a basic orientation to the school - go on a tour of the school
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School Introduction Appointments: • Go to the school office/meet the principal, vice-principal or designate • Purpose of the meeting: - Introductions - get a basic orientation to the school - go on a tour of the school - an opportunity to ask questions, find out about how you can get involved in larger school community • After meeting- sign/mail thank you card
What to wear... • Dress for a job interview - professional (business casual) - conservative/modest - piercings- limit to ear lobes - edgy tattoos should be covered - no perfumes/fragrances
Dress up for your appointment • Males: • clean, pressed trousers or pants (no jeans or shorts) • Shirt- short or long sleeved, golf or collared, no T-shirts • Tie optional • Suit or jacket optional • Dress or casual shoes, no running shoes, flip flops, sandals • Females: • conservative, business-style dress, skirt or pants • No jeans or yoga pants • Blouse, shirt or sweater (long or short sleeved, no tank tops, tube tops or spaghetti straps, no cleavage showing please) • Dress shoes or casual shoes/sandals (no running shoes, flip flops) • Modest amount of jewellery & make-up
Questions administrators like to ask: • Tell me about yourself. • Why did you decide to become a teacher? • How will you make a positive contribution to this school community?
Questions to ask the administrator: Your school is an... Neighbourhood features School goals Interconnected Purposeful School-wide management plan • Student population - enrolment trends • Ethnic background Community School events Opportunities Advice
To do before your School Intro: • Prepare your questions for your administrator • Think about your answers to the ‘typical’ administrator questions • Contact your colleagues... Arrange rides, meeting times etc. • Prepare a thank you card (one per school) ... mail it right after the meeting.