This document lists numerous questions a new teacher should have answered concerning policies and procedures at their school. It covers topics such as dress code, lunch procedures, maintaining supplies, textbook policies, grading policies, communicating with parents, student records, attendance policies, classroom management, discipline, and evaluations. The best sources to get answers to these questions are the campus instructional specialist, assistant principal or principal. The document also provides contact information for Dr. Jeff Allen and Christine Holecek if more information is needed.

1. Policies and Procedures
Oh My!
Dr. Jeff Allen &
Christine Holecek
Business & Marketing
Conference
July 25-29, 2005

2. General Policies and
Procedures
As a teacher new to a district,
you will have a number of questions
concerning both district and campus
procedures. These questions are
intended to help you ask and record
answers to these questions. There will
be many people at your school who will
provide answers; however one of the
best places to start is with you campus
instructional specialist; assistant
principal or principal.

3. Questions you need to have
answered
What are the mission and goals of this building and school
district?
What is the teacher dress code?
What are the procedures for lunch time?
What are the policies for collecting money from students?
How do I report a maintenance problem?
What are the policies when I need to leave my classroom?
What are the procedures for using the library?
Where do I get office/classroom supplies?

4. What am I expected to provide for my classroom?
What are the procedures for having materials copied?
Who is in charge of maintaining the copier (paper, toner, jams)?
What is the policy concerning leaving campus during the day?
What is the field trip policy?
What is the procedure for referring a student who seems to
have a learning problem?
Where do I park? Does my car need a special sticker?
Is there a map of the building?
May I take coffee or soft drinks to my room?
Is there a faculty restroom? Where is it located?
Where am I expected to be during my conference period?
What duties will I have outside my classroom?

5. Where will I find the emergency procedures for the
building?
Where do the students go in the morning before school
starts?
Do I need to meet students at a particular location?
I there a homework policy?
When and what type of progress reports do I send
home?
What are the confidentiality procedures?
Who are the CDMC members and when do they meet?

6. Textbook Questions
How do I obtain teacher editions, curriculum
guides, and software correlated to the textbooks?
Will the textbooks be in my room or do I have to
ask someone for them?
What is the textbook accountability system?
Is there a school policy regarding the use of
workbooks?
What do I do if a student loses a textbook or does
not return it?

7. Grade Book Questions
Is our grade book online? Who will provide
instructions and train me on the software?
Do I need to keep a paper copy of my grade
book?
Is the attendance on line? Who will provide
instructions and train me on the software?
Do I need to keep a hard copy of my
attendance?

8. Parent Teacher Communication
How and when do I inform parent’s regarding
their child’s performance?
What is my responsibility for conferencing with
parents?
What are the policies and procedures for using
regularly-scheduled, written communication
with parents?
What are the procedures for sending report
cards and progress reports?
What is the volunteer policy for the
district/campus?

9. Student Records
Where do I obtain students’ records
that will give me a better
understanding of my students?
Under what conditions may students be
allowed to leave school during the
school day?
What is expected of students regarding
permits to class, hall passes, tardy
permits, etc.

10. Teacher Attendance Policy
Whom do I call if I must be absent?
At what time does my work day begin
and end?
What are the sign-in and sign-out
procedures?
What forms do I complete when I am
absent, late or leaving early?

11. Classroom Management and
Evaluation Procedures
How and when are teachers evaluated?
What are the expectations for my classroom
management?
What are the school procedures for handling
discipline problems?
Where do I find the Student Code of Conduct
Handbook?
What are the homework and testing policies?

12. For More Information
Dr. Jeff Allen
jeff_allen@unt.edu
Christine Holecek
cholecek@wacoisd.org
“Read your district handbook”