J. F. Drake Middle School:
“Our Future’s so bright we’ve gotta’ wear shades”
New Teacher Orientation
2010-2011
Welcome to our Family!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUvYfRl_c
School Policies and
Procedures
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Auburn City School Board Policies
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J. F. Drake Faculty Handbook
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Student Handbooks
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Course Specific Materials/Guides
FORMS
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Discipline Forms/Referrals
Daily Behavior Logs
Parent Communication List
Field Trip Forms
Money/Receipts
Documentation
Forms Drive
Building Maintenance
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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
Discipline Tips
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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 
The FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong
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Pass out books
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Discuss chapters
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Highlight specific areas
Harry Wong “Tips”
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Characteristics of Effective Teachers:
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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.
Harry Wong, continued . . .
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“Spend the first day connecting with kids and
you won’t spend the rest of the year chasing
them.” Harry Wong
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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?
Great Lessons:
Focused
 Aligned
 Activities/Creativity
 Rubric
 Lesson Plans
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IF YOU DON’T KNOW, ASK
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Always ask if you
have a question
“I did not know is
not an excuse”
Use your team
members,
buddies,
administrators
Ask Secretaries
Parent Communication
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Make Positive
Communication first
Approach problems
needing their help
Listen and let them
“vent” first.
“I understand,
However, Therefore”
Documentation
Money/Receipts/
Purchase Orders (Carla)
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Receipt Sheets
Deposit/Balance
Purchase Order Procedures
Purchasing Cards
If you don’t know, ask BEFORE EVER
purchasing anything
Fund Raising
Field Trips
Absences/Sick Leave
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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.
School Planners/Lockers
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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
Drake Facts and Tidbits
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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)
Drake Positives
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PBS
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Practice lessons first
week
Drake Discipline
Points
Roar Bucks
Team Celebrations
All “S”
Oreo Cookie
Challenge
Minute Miracle
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Various Programs
GREAT/Gang
Prevention
Sunshine
Teams/Plays/
Programs/Events
Social Times
Faculty Softball
Team
Attitudes !!!!!!!!!!!
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Focus on positive
Contagious
Do not tolerate
gossip, negativity, or
unprofessional
behavior
Dress appropriately
Kids are the FOCUS
“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
REMEMBER . . . YOU CAN
Make A Difference !!!
Ask yourself . . .
What have I done today to
make a difference ?
Tour of the Building