New Teacher Campus Orientation School Name New Teacher Campus Orientation July/August 20XX The week before school, beginning teachers receive a formal orientation to the community, district, curriculum, and school. One district uses school buses to give a tour of the community, with special attention to community agencies and the neighborhoods where students live. Orientation is also an opportunity to give an overview of curricular and school/district philosophy, share special emphasis for the year, and point out important features of curriculum materials. Some schools include advice on setting up the classroom and/or classroom management. Also helpful are booklets or other handouts that document in ready form some important information, such as district policies or a calendar of key events.

agenda Food and Fellowship Welcome by Principal Introductions People to Know “What about Me” Connecting Activity Campus Tour Modify agenda according to what you want to cover. Time in Rooms

Food and fellowship Mentors and Buddies: While eating and talking with each other, learn something interesting about the new teacher you will support this year. You will introduce them to the whole group later by giving their name, the subject they will teach, where they are from, and an interesting fact about them. You may modify fellowship by incorporative a team-building activity or an icebreaker.

Introduction of new teachers by their mentor or buddy Welcome by principal Introduction of new teachers by their mentor or buddy Name and subject they will teach Where they are from Something interesting about them Introduce Assistant Principals Introduce Counselors Introduce other key staff in attendance

Key people to know Admin Team Community Resources Department Head Instructional Support Content Bilingual Support Special Ed GT/ Magnet Coordinator Custodian School Secretary Librarian/Media Specialist Nurse

“what about me” activity Complete the statements on the next slide with one truth and one made-up response. Read a statement and its responses to your table mates and see if they can figure out which response is true. Be prepared to share one with the whole group.

My favorite free-time thing to do is: _____________ and _____________ statements My favorite free-time thing to do is: _____________ and _____________ It might surprise you to find out that I: (Make up your own statement.)

Review your campus induction plan What are the top 3 things BTs need to know about? Campus Students Colleagues HISD Key Activities Key Actions Key Outcomes Activity: Sit with mentors. (Invite Mentors)

Support and expectations Decide how and when expectations will be communicated Determine how New Teacher (NT) will be supported NT Campus Handbook Emergency Response Flipchart Substitute Teacher Folder (List other helpful resources)

Mentees of Master Mentors need to complete RATE assessment Needs Assessment Mentees of Campus-Based Mentors need to complete district needs assessment Mentees of Master Mentors need to complete RATE assessment

Take your new teacher to each station on the campus map. New Teachers: Campus tour Mentors/Buddies: Take your new teacher to each station on the campus map. New Teachers: Sign in at each station and take a ticket or a complimentary teacher supply item. Fill out tickets and place them in the drawing box in the office. A drawing will be held for prizes and winners will be notified.

Time in room: Mentors/buddies Take new teacher to their rooms. Make sure they know how to access and hook up technology. Show new teachers where to find butcher paper and other available supplies. First-year teachers may want advice on how to arrange desks for greatest circulation and access to students.

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