Embedded Files
Useful links:
SVFT CONTRACT (union contract)
Staff Resources Google Classroom Page (may have to request code/access)
Building:
Can I get a tour of the school?
YES! There is a group of us on the leadership team that will be more than happy to give you a detailed tour of the place. Please feel free to either come see us in person, or contact us (see below)
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How to get IDs: get new one/swipe card?
Our secretary Ms.Snow or Sandeep Tiberwal in the main office will be able to assist you
If you lose your swipe card, our business manager Annette Segarra (located in the business office) will be able to assist. You need to report this ASAP.
What is the school fax machine/interoffice mail (CO- Central Office paperwork)?
Both are located in the school business office (across the hall from the main office). Both are located to the left as you walk in.
There is a second fax machine in the guidance suite
Where can I find school clubs and activities?
The listing of that week’s clubs and activities will be posted on the Monday Memo.
Where are the filtered water fountains?
There are three filtered water fountains. One is in the hallway as you enter the gym (by the girls locker room, other ones list here. Please be mindful that classes are going on in the gym, and to only send one student at a time to minimize distractions
AEP tutors and how to apply?
They are teachers who tutor students outside of school hours for a multitude of reasons. Administration will send out an email when an AEP tutor is needed. This is an hourly paid position.
Where to find supplies for teaching?
Reach out to your designated department head.
What are the different routes to get to school?
Where do I park at the school?
Unless you have a designated space, come in through the back gate. As you go in, turn left and go up the big hill. Park in the first section, for some students park in the back as well.
People: "Who you need to call?!" :
Who are the secretaries and who do they support?
What are the central office consultant links?
How do we use hall passes and who and/when and where to call?
Who do I call for certification?- Heidi griffin
Heidi.griffen@cttech.org (860) 807-2138
School counselor vs social workers vs school psychologists:
Social workers and school psychologists typically have designated students in which they work with, and you usually send students to their designated grade level counselors (unless they are all busy). Regardless of who you are reaching out to, please call down/ write a pass first. Encourage students to make an appointment through email/ParentSquare with their designated counselor if it is not an emergency.
9th grade counselor: Rosemary.Huber@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6489
10th grade counselor: Danielle.Marconi@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6491
11th grade counselor: Amanda.Chavez@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6488
12th grade counselor: Lana.Bridglall@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6490
Department Head, School Counseling & Admissions: Tracy.Ganino@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6487
Who are our union reps?
Robert.Jacabacci@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6408
Sara.Rolleri@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6411
Who can I call for compensation and paycheck issues?
Debra.Voytex@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6526
Valeria.Bember@cttech.org (203) 579-6333 x6427
Who can I call for…classes (VTE)- tuition reimbursement protocol?
Is there a staff directory with photos?
Important documents/ forms/ information:
What is a OF-95/SAF-4?
A form for ordering supplies. Reach out to your department head if you have any questions on this form.
Communication (parent/students and staff/inclement weather):
What to do and what should I expect on snow days/ emergency closures?
Check the news- sign up for alerts for Bridgeport Public Schools. If they are closed, we typically are as well (but there are exceptions). Please check your email and ParentSquare for confirmation.
What is choir practice?
It is an “after school staff activity” that typically happens on Fridays at a location close to Bullard-Havens. Feel free to ask a staff member about the location :) It is a great way to get to know everyone!
Parent communication
Teachers typically communicate mainly through the app “ParentSquare”. Please make sure to set up an account at the beginning of the year, for this is the main line of communication between staff (besides email). Parent communication is crucial: other forms are email (Bullard email only), Google classroom, phone.
Good news cards:
These are cards that the school makes and typically gives them to you at the beginning of the year in your mailbox (but you can always request more in the office). This is a postcard that you as the teacher writes to the students’ homes in order to communicate something GOOD that the student is doing. (Make sure to take a picture of it to save for the end of the year form). You can look up the student’s address on PowerSchool (or ask their counselor), and send it through the mail in the business office (they will provide the stamp…just put it in the “no stamps bin”).
What is the Monday memo?
It is an email with an attachment (usually a Google Document) that gets sent out each week (usually Sunday evenings) about important dates, meetings/events, staff duties (who has detention and bus duty), or announcements. It is a glimpse into what you need to know for the upcoming week. It is crucial to read these.
Technology platforms (Google classroom, powerschool/gradebook…etc):
Parent and Staff communication:
ParentSquare is the “go to” for communication here. Make sure to download it on your phone to get updates about inclement weather, traffic updates, important school announcements, etc.
What is PowerTeacher gradebook and how do you use it?
This is used for inputting/storing grades, as well as recording student attendance, and accessing student demographics/information (tells you their overall grades, medical alerts, plans, etc.) Make sure to update your grades in PowerSchool on a weekly basis at least! If you need help with setting up a gradebook, ask your team or Tracy Ganino.
Use your identification number and create a password to login. If you are having trouble, please reach out.
What is parent square and how do I log in and use it?
Parentsquare is a tool to communicate with students and parents. You will be a account to login. If you are having trouble, please reach out.
What is Google Classroom?
This is typically the main platform for student assignments. Each student has a chromebook that they are expected to have in class and charged every day (if they are unprepared, the library has “loaners” (call ahead/email first). If you are unsure on how to use/set up google classroom, please ask
How do I fill out an ELR ( Electronic Leave Request)/AESOPS?
When you will be out the next day and did not plan on this, you can use your logon to frontline to access the AESOPS site and put in you lesson plan and time. If you are not sure with is also email you department head and principal if you cannot make it to school as soon as possible.
ELR Link: Electronic Leave Request Application
AESOPS Link: Absence Management
A separate site is used for planned days off you can only access from inside the school. https://cthsi-cthss.msappproxy.net/bhr/elr/ApproversLogin.aspx?Identifier
Miscellaneous/Helpful Tips:
Don’t ever take money/money trained
What is TEAM Where is the TEAM page?
TEAM is a professional growth model that incorporates the CT Standards for Professional Learning and provides beginning teachers with multiple opportunities to reflect on their practice, analyze student data and outcomes, and identify areas for growth and improvement for their individual professional learning.
What do I do for observations and year end forms?
Use Frontline. You will be given access to this site.
Does the school have a store for gear store/clothing? YES!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/connecticut/bridgeport/bullard-havens-technical-high-school
Where can I find the protocols for fire drills and evacuation drills?
Here is a link to the procedures. They are usually emailed to us at the beginning of the year (an “Emergency” red folder is given to us). Or, they are in our welcome back packets that are emailed/mailed to us prior to the beginning of the school year. Most routes are already placed in the "Red Folder", found by the doors of each classroom.
How do I call out for…Family sick days/occurrences?
Calling out (sick/family sick, etc.): AESOP (frontline).
Use AESOP to call out/select how you want to code your absence. Upload plans (you may want to include in an email lesson plans to your team).
If you are submitting an ELR (If you are leaving early)for 4 hours or more, you MUST also upload plans and teacher notes in AESOP. This needs to be done by 6:30am.
An ELR (Early Leave Request) is when you know you will be out (ex. Personal day). This is done through a SEPERATE link.
What is mandated training/ module 5?
How can I eat/ order out at the Palisade Cafe?
A daily email will be sent out and you can call x 6627 , email or come directly to the restaurant BHTPalisadecafe@gmail.com
Cash or check is accepted
What do I need to do for detention and bus duty?
Detention Duty: Report to the SAIL room, have students sign in and have them stay in the room until the designated time set for them. Students are to be working on something, they should not be talking, and they cannot be on their phones (no headphones either). They are not allowed to sleep.
Bus Duty: This will be communicated to you in the welcome back packet at the beginning of the year (same with Detention Duty), as well as on the Monday Memos. You will have to report the designated location (you will be told where to go), immediately following dismissal until the buses leave. Please monitor student behavior/report anything suspicious immediately to the security officers/troopers.
What is the Tiger Social Club?
It is a club for the staff in order to participate in staff events (ex. Holiday parties), or fundraising opportunities for staff members (ex. Baby, Marriage, Sympathy gifts). You pay a very small fee one time to be a part of the club, and this includes discounted prices on certain events held throughout the year.
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