Information Guide for Mentors REMIXED

Created Jan. 24, 2024 by Stacey Bush


Beginning Teachers Initial School Tour


School: 

Date: 

Mentor Team Members and Contact Information: 


The Rundown

Assistant Principal(s): 

Secretary: 

Receptionist: 

Registrar: 

Counselor(s): 

Testing coordinator: 

Media specialist(s): 

Media assistant:

Custodians: 

Child Nutrition Manager: 

Exceptional Children’s Teachers: 

English as a Second Language Teachers: 

Instructional Technology Facilitator: 


The Basics

  1. How do I sign in each morning?  How do I sign out each afternoon? 
  2. What are the hours for teachers? 
  3. Where should I park?
  4. Are there special dress code requirements for teachers? 
  5. Where are the faculty mailboxes?
  6. Where is the faculty lounge and closest staff restroom?
  7. Where and how do I secure classroom supplies?
  8. What office machines are available to use?  Where are they located?
  9. What are the school procedures for using the copier?  
  10. What are the school procedures for using the laminator?  
  11. How do I secure my teacher Chromebook?  
  12. From whom do I secure teacher's manuals and additional textbooks?
  13. What other equipment may I use and how do I get it?
  14. What resources are shared?
  15. How is the media center scheduled?
  16. In what format do I need to turn in my lesson plans weekly to the administration?  
  17. What other duties am I expected to complete?  
  18. What the expectations around social media?  

Safety and Discipline

  1. What exit does my class use for fire drills?
  2. How will I learn about Educators Handbook?  
  3. What should I do if there is an emergency in the classroom?  
  4. What are the expectations for hall supervision during class changes?
  5. Are there forms to be used to document parent contacts and discipline incidents that are particular to this school?
  6. Do I need to have emergency substitute lesson plans and where should those be kept?

Students 

  1. How many students will attend the school this year? 
  2.  How many students will I have?  
  3. Where can I find my schedule?
  4. What are the attendance accounting procedures for students?  
  5. What are the grading guidelines for the school?  
  6. How do I access information about modifications or accommodations that some of my students may need?
  7. What are the rules about student cell phone use here?

Other Items

  1. What is the School Leadership Team?
  2. Are there particular procedures for MTSS that I should follow?  


What are questions you have?


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