Welcome Back 2014-2015

Own It

Introduction of New Staff

O Sean Cosgrove – Social Studies O Kris Ann Minichetti – Mathematics O Erica O’Hara - ScienceO Christine Osborn – World Languages O Stephanie Scheck - Language Arts

O Michael Mayer Supervisor of Instruction:

Athletics & Social Studies

O Rob Rolling Supervisor of Instruction:Science & PE/HE

First Impressions Last

Be BoldBe Different

Change It Up

Positive Tone

Make Connections

“Spend the first day(s) setting expectations & spend the next

179 building relationships so everyone will meet your

expectations”Tod Whitaker

Own your classroom from

day 1 until

day 180.  #Ownit for each 44 minute period!!

What do you think students would say when

asked these two questions?

What makes a great teacher?

What makes them standout?

A teacher who takes the time or effort to get to

know their students individually. A great

teacher is when they don't make you feel like another

face in the classroom.

WHS Student

Professional Responsibilities

O WHS Items O Review the handbookO Mark your calendar O Stay organized O Paperwork O Deadlines

O QSAC O District Policies Review / Sign-off SheetO Safe Schools Online Training

Professional Responsibilities

Safe Schools Online Training (3+ hours of PD)

Bloodborne Pathogens                                                                     30 MinutesBullying Recognition and Response (Primer)                                18 MinutesChild Abuse:  Identification and Intervention (Primer)               23 MinutesGeneral Ethics in the Workplace                                                     24 MinutesAsthma Awareness                                                                           15 MinutesSexual Harassment:  Staff-to-Staff                                                  19 MinutesYouth Suicide:  Awareness and Prevention                                   30 MinutesDating Violence                                                                                 20 MinutesHealth Emergencies:  Life Threatening Allergies                          15 Minutes

Deadline for completion is 10/3/14

Professional Responsibilities

O HIB (Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying)

O Anti-Bullying District Coordinator: Andrea Hused

O Anti-Bullying HS Specialist: Kristi Fortini

O Review the policyO When in doubt…..speak up

A teacher that stands out and makes me remember them is one: who never gives up on the student, one who has

interesting lesson plans, and one who interacts with their

students.WHS

Student

Photo credit Mr. Opderbeck

Professional Responsibilities

School Safety - Emergency Drills/Procedures O Familiarize yourself with all Emergency

Plans

O Make sure you have a key for all areas you teach in and confirm you can lock the door

O Review the Emergency Plans with all of your classes in the beginning of the year and once in the middle of the year

The only way we can be prepared is if we PREPARE

Professional Responsibilities

School Safety - Emergency Drills/Procedures O Contact the office/administration if you

notice/observe anything out of the ordinary that makes you suspicious

O Stay calm and follow directions

O Have all students accounted for during each period

Last year showed, we are prepared!!

Professional Responsibilities

O RDT (Random Drug Testing)O Substance Abuse

O If you hear about or suspect a student is under the influence, by law you are obligated to speak up

You are NOT obligated to talk about student issues with other staff members. It’s none of their business!

Professional Responsibilities

O Child Protection & Permanency (DYFS)

O I&RS, 504, IEP’sO District Affirmative Action Officers

O Bob Sileo & Dr. Diane Mardy

I really like teachers who take the time to get to know me and my classmates. Every

student learns differently and it's helpful if they take the time to learn a little bit about us.

WHS Student

Photo credit S. Wolf

Professional Responsibilities

O New District Polices

O Electronic Communication between Staff and Students

O Text MessagingO Social Media *District Email is KEY

Professional Responsibilities

O Staying Informed

O The Source @ WHSO Waldwick High School Principal’s BlogO Twitter

O @WHS_PrincipalO @WaldwickWHS

What do student wish for in a

teacher?

What type of teacher motivates YOU?

I wish…. Teachers didn't label a class by the

actions of one or two students.

WHS Student

Photo credit Ms. Ruch

Classroom

• Hold your students accountable

• Bring out their best

Expectations

• Challenge yourself and your students

• Depth, Effort, Commitment Rigor

• Connect with your students • Show them passion

Engagement

ClassroomO You need to BRING it

O Be your best for each & every classO Creative, Innovative, Passionate O Own your classroomO Establish routines & rules (Be consistent)O Don’t except “Average”

O Be prepared for the entire 44 minutesO Down time leads to off task time

Classroom – Nuts & Bolts

O Take attendanceO Lesson Plans submitted by Monday

8amO Webpage updated & ready for 1st day

9/4 (1st Impression) O Keep your Gradebook up-to-dateO Clean & Safe environment

I wish…. Teachers wouldn't just lecture without any visuals or

videos or something to break up the class time. I tend to zone out when a teacher just talks for 40

minutes straight.WHS Student

Photo credit Mr. Opderbeck

Professional GrowthMarshall Evaluation Model @ WHS

OObservations (80%)

Non-Tenured (7+) 1st & 2nd YearPrincipal: 1 Full, 2 Mini’sAsst. Principal: 1 MiniSupervisor: 1 Full, 2 Mini’s

Non-Tenured (7+) 3rd & 4th YearPrincipal: 3 Mini’sAsst. Principal: 1 MiniSupervisor: 1 Full, 2 Mini’s

Tenured (6+)Principal: 2 Mini’sAsst. Principal: 1 MiniSupervisor: 3 Mini’s

Professional GrowthMarshall Evaluation Model @ WHS

OSGO’s (20%)O Supervisor's Presenting

Timeline/Forms/Expectations/Questions

Resources are on The Source @ WHS

Professional Growth Marshall Evaluation Model @ WHS

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O What you can expectO Multi-observers throughout the year O 15 - 20 minute classroom visits O Face-to-face feedback O Written feedback connected to

“SOTEL”

I wish….. Teachers didn’t get mad at

students for asking too many questions.

Questions show interest and curiosity and should never be scolded, only

welcomed.WHS

Student

Photo credit Clara Brunkhorst '09

Professional GrowthO Local Workshops

O October 18 - Edscape Conference @ New Milford HS

$35 registration fee (Only 10 miles away from WHS)

O November 22 – EdcampNJ @ Linwood MS, North Brunswick

FREE (About 50 miles away from WHS)

O Waldwick Professional Development Academy

O Connected Educator O Twitter Chats O Blogs, YouTube, social media, email list serves,

local and national professional organizations

Professional Growth 80/20 Model - PGT

O PGT – Professional Growth Time O Passion Projects O Learning GoalO Learning Portfolio

Professional Growth 80/20 Model - PGT

O Examples of a Learning GoalO Become a connected educator by developing and

engaging in a Personal Learning Network (PLN)O Researching best practicesO Developing innovative learning activityO Creating interdisciplinary lessonsO Engaging in face-to-face professional developmentO Learning to use new technologiesO Collaborating on projects with colleaguesO Create legacy projects O Enhance curriculum O Find/Research Common Core Resources 

What type of teacher motivates YOU:

The type of teacher that wants you to enjoy learning

like they enjoy teaching. The more charismatic a

teacher, the more into the lesson the students get.

WHS Student

Photo credit Mr. Opderbeck

Schedule for Tuesday 9/2

9:40 – 10:30 Department MeetingsO Language Arts – Room 138O Science – Room 301O Social Studies - Room Media CenterO World Language – Room 205

10:35 – 11:25 Department MeetingsO Math – Room 305O Physical Ed. & HE Room 301O Related Arts Room Media CenterO Special Services– Room Little Theater

Schedule for Tuesday 9/2

11:30 - 12:00 District Meeting with Dr. Casarico

12 – 1pm Lunch (Sponsored by WEA)

1 – 3pm SGO Presentation(District Supervisors)

1:30 – 2pm WEA Meeting

2 – 3:30pm Prepare for student arrival

Schedule for Wednesday 9/3

8:15 - 9:45 Department Meeting LAL(138)/Science(301)/SS(MC)/World

Lang(205)

8:15 – 11:30 Special Services IEP Direct Training 213MS

10 – 11:30 Department Meeting Math(305)/PE & HE(301)/Related Arts(MC)

11:30 – 12:30 Lunch

Schedule for Wednesday 9/3

12:35 – 2:10 Teacher Voice (Breakout Sessions) Café

2:10 – 2:40 Code Blue Training (Specific Staff Only)

All New Teachers meet w/ Mr. Carroll

2:10 – 3:30 Prepare for student arrival

Schedule for Thursday 9/4

We will be following a modified bell schedule for Opening Day Only: Thursday, September 4, 2014. Homeroom will be extended for 20 minutes.

Period TimeHomeroom 8:05 - 8:25 (20 min)1 8:28 - 9:09 (41 min)2 9:12 - 9:54 (42 min)3 9:57 - 10:37 (40 min)4 10:40 - 11:20 (40 min)5 Resume Regular Bell Schedule

What type of teacher motivates YOU:

Someone who has a good work ethic, has a true

passion for their subject, and tries different

methods of teaching to make sure the class fully

understands.WHS Student

Photo credit Alex DiGiralomo '08

Grade Level Meetings

9th Grade Tuesday, 9/9Period 9 12th Grade Tuesday, 9/9Period 2

11th Grade Wednesday, 9/10 Period 4

10th Grade Wednesday, 9/10 Period 2

Back to School Night Wednesday, September 17th

@ 7pm

6:30pm for staff Dress to impressClassrooms neat

Class overviewTechnology in

use Communication

Expectations Accountability

Make a great first impression

What type of teacher motivates YOU: A teacher who can be challenging at times but works with you through every step to help you get to the final result. Also when

teachers have fun projects and are interactive, it makes me more motivated

to learn.WHS Student

Photo credit Mr. Opderbeck

What are two or three characteristics you want your teachers to have?

HS Technology UpdateO 95% of the cabling is complete (501, 502, 503)O New system switch over will happen

(hopefully) sometime today - This will cause interruption in service

O Wireless not up and running yet – Not sure when?

O Thursday & Friday (Maybe more) be conservative with technology focused lessons - Have a backup!

Short term problem, that will open up so many more possibilities in the near future!!

Productivity is never an accident. It is always the

result of a commitment to excellence, and focused

effort. Paul J. Meyer

#Ownit in 14-15