The Kiltie Cookbook
FACULTY HANDBOOK
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, EXPECTATIONS, NORMS,
& THINGS WE ALL NEED TO KNOW TO HELP WITH THE HEALTHY MAINTENANCE OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Inst. Framework
Instructional Framework Overview (Planning for a 90 min. block)
Embedded Affirmations: PRIDE Connections
Inst. Practices
Assessments
Formative
Summative
Mid-term
Final
Protocols?
Stations
Terminology
Student Choice
Inst. Expectations
Inst. Interventions
Mastery Grading
PPSD Secondary Grading Guidelines
Article: Grading for Mastery not Mystery
Infographic: Traditional Grading System v. Standards-Based Grading System
Article: Grading - Mastery Based Learning
Article: Grading for Mastery & Redesigning my Gradebook
Article: How to Set Up Mastery-Based Grading in Your Classroom
Blog: Mastery-Based Grading: From Minimum Mindset to Growth a Mindset
Article: Standards-Based Grading: What to Know for the 2021-2022 School Year
Social Emotional Learning
Video: 5 Keys to Social & Emotional Learning Success (6 min..)
Video: What Every Student Wants their Teachers to Know (3.5 min.)
Video: Recent Research on Science Behind Social Emotional Learning (10 min.)
Infographic: Student Engagement: An Important Key to Success
Infographic: Teens Report High Levels of Anxiety & Depression
Attendance
Skyward Attendance
email the completed attendance within the first 5 -10 minutes of class
Sub/Coverage Plan
Teachers provide 2 days of emergency sub plans
If you are covering, ask the teacher leader or the person assigning coverage for the sub plans.
Administrative Duty/PLC
Covid 19 / Health & Safety
Drills
Bomb Threat
Evacuation
Fire
Going Places
Administrator
Bathroom
Dismissal
Guidance
Main Office
Library
Psychologist
Social Worker
Student Assistance Counselor
College Crusade
SMART Clinic/PCHC
Entering the Building
Exiting the Building
Tech Support in MPHS
My name is Donn Chu. I am the tech support person for our school. I serve as the liaison between our school and the IT department. I am available for tech help during the First Block on B day. If I'm not helping another staff member, I'll be in the Tech Office, Room 123a. Because I also teach classes of my own, I am only available to assist during that time. If you're unable to see me during that time, email me with any tech requests, and I will get to you in the order in which it comes to me during my allotted time.
In-house things I can try to troubleshoot include:
​resetting GAFE for students and staff,
providing hardware that we have in-house such as laptops, chrome books, Elmo's, computer accessories, etc.
computer/printer setup
A few things to keep in mind:
​We're still working with IT to enable Chrome Cast with the new TV in your room.
As for printers, if you are assigned to this building, you should be able to install the printer. If you're not sure of how to do this, here's a tutorial video made by Ms. Fagan. Thank you Ms. Fagan! ​
With the new laptops, IT department is aware that there's a need to add the admin credentials.
However, if you need to print, you can connect it with a printer line. I have it, let me know.
All other requests should be emailed to help@ppsd.org and Cc me on it if you're not sure if I can handle it in-house.
PBIS
PRIDE Matrix in the classroom
Building & Maintaining Positive Relationships
Interest Surveys
Renewing & Refreshing Relationships
Daily Restorative Practice
Chris Emdin 8-12 Cs,
Articles
Common Classroom Expectations
Common School Expectations
Norms vs. Expectations
Rules vs. Expectations
Forming & Norming w/ Students
Common Classroom Visuals
Documenting Patterns of Behavior
Twitter Shoutouts (#MPHSStudentsRock)
Communicating with Families
Celebrating Achievement
Attendance
GPA
Senior Privilege: Parking
Senior Privilege: Dining
Class & School Awards
Perseverance
Respect
Integrity
Dedication
Excellence
Student of the Week
Student of the Month
Essentials
PPSD Employee Handbook
School Email
Skyward (online gradebook)
Skyward Teacher's Handbook
Setting cell phone app
Translation Tools
Lionbridge (contact the principal for PIN)
Take Sick/Personal Time
Your Social-Emotional Health
Tools for self care
Fostering positive relationships with colleagues
Understanding your locus of control
Accessing support within the building
Accessing support outside of the building
Something's Not Working
A-I
AFT = American Federation of Teachers
BOY = Beginning of Year
CBH = Criterion Based Hiring
CCSS = Common Core State Standards
CT = Consulting Teacher
ELL = English Language Learner
EOY = End of Year
IEP = Individualized Education Plan
ILT = Instructional Leadership Team
M-P
MLL = multi=lingual learner
MOY = Middle of Year
MTSS = Multi-tiered Systems of Support
NECAP = New England Common Assessment Program
NGSS = Next Generation Science Standards
PBIS = Positive Behavior & Interventions & Supports
PD = Professional Development
PGG = Professional Growth Goal
PLP = Personal Literacy Plan
PPSD = Providence Public School District
PR = Permanent Record
PSB = Providence School Board
PTU = Providence Teachers Union
R-Z
RIDE = Rhode Island Department of Education
RTI = Response to Intervention
SIP = School Improvement Plan
SIT = School Improvement Team
SLO = Student Learning Objective
SOO = Student Outcome Objective
TFA =Teach for America
TST = Teacher Support Team
VIPS = Volunteers in Providence Schools
WIDA = World-class Instructional Design & Assessment
Kiltie P.R.I.D.E
P.R.I.D.E Matrix
Micro Affirmations