Campus Orientation Check-List
The following items will be included in a survey for new teachers who attend
your campus orientation. This check-list will help you assure that you will cover
all the necessary points during your orientation and/or make necessary
information available to your BTs.
 Introduction of key people – principal, school secretary, attendance
clerk(s), department chairs, tech support, etc.
 New teachers are accompanied by his/her mentor, buddy, or stand-in
 Campus hours of operation
 Teacher sign-in procedures
 Campus map
 Emergency evacuation procedure
 Mailbox location
 Teacher restroom policy
 Bell schedule(s)\
 Daily/Class schedule
 Campus calendar
 Terms to know
 Teacher dress code
 Expectations for technology
 Access to Help Desk for benefits, payroll, and technology
 Receipt of the student code of conduct
 Procedure for requesting an associate teacher (substitute teacher)
 Expectations for preparing an associate teacher (sub folder)
 Access to textbooks and other resources *
 Awareness of relevant district initiatives that may be required for your
campus teachers (Literacy by 3, Power Up phase, etc.) *
PLEASE NOTE: Your Campus Orientation should be a welcoming event –
not training. There is likely nothing less welcoming than someone standing
up and going over each of the above items. The most important item on the
list is the BT having the accompaniment of his/her mentor or buddy or
someone who will stand in during the orientation. Most items on the list can
be discussed with the mentor during a campus tour or explained in a new
teacher handbook developed by you. Just let the BT’s support know what to
cover with the BT.
* All new teachers to the district will attend New Teacher Academy
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday following Campus Orientation on August
4. You should advise these teachers to consult their mentor, buddy, or
stand-in about choosing the appropriate sessions to attend. You can provide
them a copy the NTA Session Choices (TBA access).