Remix - Information Guide for Mentors

Created Jan. 24, 2024 by DENISE SEARS

Rockingham County Schools

Mentor Information for Beginning Teachers During Initial School Tour


School: 

Date:

 Mentor:                                                                                                          Mentee :                                                                                                    
 Email:
  Email:  
 Phone Extension: Phone Extension: 
 Room Number: Room Number: 
 Cell Phone:  Cell Phone:

                                                               

What’s in a name?  Access to what you need.  Who are the following?

Principal:

Assistant Principal(s): 

Bookkeeper: 

Data Manager (Attendance/PowerSchool): 

Counselor: 

Instructional Coach:

Testing coordinator: 

Media specialist: 

Building Custodian: 

Child Nutrition Manager: 

Exceptional Children’s Teacher(s): 

English as a Second Language Teacher(s): 

Digital Learning Coach:

Grade Level Representative: 

Grade Level Team Members:


The Basics

  1. How/where do I sign in each morning?  How/where do I sign out each afternoon? 
  2. What are the hours for teachers? What are the hours for students?
  3. Does the school have an alarm?
  4. What are the hours that I can access the school building? Are there limitations on when I can access the building after school hours?
  5. Where should I park?
  6. Are there special dress code requirements for teachers?  For students?
  7. Where are the faculty mailboxes?
  8. Where is the faculty lounge and closest staff restroom?
  9. Where and how do I secure classroom supplies?
  10. What office machines are available to use?  Where are they located?
  11. What are the school procedures for using the copier?  How many copies am I allotted each semester? What if I need more?
  12. What are the school procedures for using the laminator?  How does it work?
  13. How do I secure my teacher Chromebook?  Will the students have their own? What are the specific school rules for student Chromebook use?
  14. Which wifi network should I access? What is my username and password?
  15. From whom do I secure teacher's manuals and additional textbooks?
  16. What other equipment may I use and how do I get it?
  17. What resources are shared?
  18. How is the media center scheduled?
  19. Do I need to turn in my lesson plans weekly to administration?  What day are they due each week? Do I need to share them with anyone else?
  20. What other duties am I expected to complete?  Hall? Bus? Lunch? Gate? Others?
  21. When may I use my cell phone?  
  22. What the expectations around social media?  What is acceptable to post in Workplace?  On my school webpage?
  23. Do I need to have emergency substitute lesson plans and where should those be kept? 
  24. Who should I notify if I need a substitute?
  25. What are the procedures to follow for securing a substitute?
  26. How many days can I take off during the year? How is this number determined?
  27. Is there anything I need to know about the first day of school that might be different from other days?  Assemblies?  Team meetings?  Grade level meetings?  Other?

Safety and Discipline

  1. What procedures should I follow and which exit does my class use for fire drills?
  2. What procedures should I follow and where is my location for tornado drills?
  3. What other drills/codes do I need to know? Is there a handout or document that outlines the procedures for these drills/codes?
  4. How do I access the PBIS procedures and flowcharts?  How do I determine what is a Major vs. a Minor?
  5. What constitutes an immediate office referral?
  6. What should I do if there is an emergency in the classroom?  Whom should I contact? How should I contact the necessary personnel?
  7. What is the procedure for medication for students?
  8. What other information should I know about security procedures?
  9. Are there forms to be used to document parent contacts and discipline incidents that are particular to this school?
  10. What are the procedures for student arrival and student dismissal? 

Students 

  1. How many students will attend the school this year? 
  2.  How many students will I have in my classroom?
  3. Is there a maximum number of students that can be in my classroom?
  4. Will I have a teacher assistant?  
  5. Where can I find my schedule?
  6. What are the attendance accounting procedures for students?  The tardy policy and procedures?
  7. Where can I access the master schedule?
  8. When does my class or I go to lunch?
  9. What are the grading policies for the school?  How should I record grades (on paper, on a specified document, an online program, etc.)?
  10. Where are the cumulative folders kept and what is my responsibility for maintaining them?  Can I remove them to my room? Can they be stored in my room or taken from the school? What information do I need from these records?
  11. How do I access information about modifications or accommodations that some of my students may need? Who else can access this information?
  12. What are the rules about student cell phone use here? What about other technology devices (laptops, chrome books, earbuds, etc.)?

Other Items

  1. Who is the chairperson of the MTSS/School Improvement Leadership Team (SIT)?
  2. What does the MTSS/School Improvement Team do? 
  3. Who are the other members and how are they chosen?
  4. Are there particular procedures for MTSS that I should follow?  
  5. Are there any other things I should know about the culture and expectations of this school and staff?
  6. Are there any hidden rules I should be aware of?

After the Tour

 1. What other questions do you have?                                                                                                                                                             
 2. What support do you need in locating/setting up your classroom? 
 3. How can I help you feel prepared for the first day of school?
 4. Do you have your key and/or identification badge? Have you tried them and do they work?
 5. Do you have an email address yet? 
 6. Have you set up your voicemail? Do you have the directions for creating your voicemail?





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