Dragons Need to Know:
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A - D
E - M
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Attendance
Teacher (Subs)
Braggin' on the Dragon (For grit and growth, 2x a year)
EOY Awards (For academic excellence in May)
(also see Weekly Calendar/Holt's Notes sent by Mrs. Brown)
Do not send students to the counselor--the counselors will call them down. In emergencies, please call the counseling office; do not email.
in an emergency, call the front office or student support center. Do not email.
Please be on time to your duty station--this keeps students safe and sets the expectation that we hold them and ourselves accountable.
Faculty Meetings - linked in Staff Map Canvas
operational duties for admin, tardies, duty, grading policy and more
Instructional Materials
Textbook requests should go to Mr Knapp.
Have a VISIBLE learning target and frequent check-ins (ie, exit tickets) so you know if students successfully met the target, allowing you to change instruction the next day if needed.
Center lessons around students doing the work and learning when possible. Deliberate groups and engaging activities are required.
Lesson plans are live documents--- please update during the week.
Mentors - see New Teacher Academy
N - R
S - W
This is a process not a program -- key steps include tracking students (through FOGS and other plans), contacting parents, and implementing interventions for academics and behaviors.
Tony Ramsey will assist the APs with the RtI process.
Tech Support Staff Tech Checkout Form
Staff Members are required to fill out the above form when they check out Mac Carts for classroom use.
Teachers should not be on their personal technology during class or when they are on duty.
Video and Media Resources - see Harvey
See Handbook/Forms to submit movies for approval
Submit a work order if you have items in your classroom that need to be repaired. If it is a custodial need, please let the front office know.
Extra Information
What are They Talking About?
ARD (admission, review, dismissal): These are meetings for special education students where teachers, AP, and diagnostician meet to discuss student progress etc
AWARE: The district's data page -- you will find test results and more here as well as log in to enter your CBAs or teacher tests.
BIC (Behavioral Intervention Class): Class for students with behavioral/emotional needs. At times in the year, these students may be introduced to your classroom (usually with an aide)
BLT (Building Leadership Team): The BLT is comprised of representatives from all teacher departments, administration, student body, and parents. They create the Campus Improvement Plan and work towards meeting the goals of the Campus Improvement Plan.
Canvas: Learning management system used to distribute and collect student work and other instructional information
DAEP (disciplinary alternative education program): Kids with severe behaviors go off campus to the learning center. Depending on their length of stay, you will still have to send lessons/materials
Dragon Den (tutorials): This will be your homeroom. You will see these students every day and build relationships with them. You will check in for their grades, teach counseling lessons, as well as other things.
Dragon Way: At the beginning of school, teachers present a special program designed to help create a unified student/teacher body and welcoming school environment. The first five days of school will be dedicated to Dragon Days and Ways -- It’s complicated but just go with the flow, it will be worth the work!
Eduphoria: LISD program for tracking student data (test scores, etc) We also record RtI (response to intervention) data here. You should check this database to help get a head start on kids tht will need extra help throughout the year. You can also find your curriculum posted on Eduphoria and post lesson plans. We also use this program to register for staff development, technology requests, and tons of other stuff. Spend some time exploring it!
FOG: A combination of a form and a log used to track Response to Intervention (RtI) students in AWARE.
Google Drive or Google Docs: The most effective way to share/edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. You will depend on your own drive and your students will use theirs regularly. There will be some training, but feel free to find trainings on your own.
ISS (in school suspension): For the kids who can’t behave in class, they spend the day here. You need to send assignments/materials down to them. Before school starts you will need to have some back-up lessons to leave there; otherwise, you’ll send work as needed
LEF (Lewisville Education Foundation): This organization helps create scholarships for various projects around the district. Also recommended that you donate, Karen Bradford is the rep!
PTA (parent teacher association): It is strongly suggested for all teachers to join. Our PTA provides monthly birthday “parties,” an amazing luncheon and treats for Teacher Appreciation Week, and whatever they can throughout the year to support our school.
Restorative Practices: This is more a mindset and dedication to using new ways to reach students and set a climate.
RtI (Response to Intervention): This is the process of documentation that teachers use to help get at risk kids referred for special education. There are 3 main levels and you will be meeting with your team to discuss/ create action plans for at risk kids.
SDI (Specially Designed Instruction): Specially designed instruction through the special education department. Students with inclusion minutes will be supported during their regular classroom instruction by a special education teacher.
Skyward: LISD system for tracking grades, attendance, discipline, etc.
Student Learning and Experience Committee (SLEC): Teacher led organization that helps develop rules/safety for the school structure and culture.
Sunshine Committee: This is a club run by teachers for the staff. We organize staff events like picnics, baby showers, etc. Please join us! If you can’t, a donation is appreciated. See Mrs. Brown for more information.
TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System): This is a monitoring service for ESL students. At some point, ELA/ESL teachers will be asking you for work samples
Title I: Government category for schools with a significant population of economically disadvantaged children. DMS receives special funding because we are Title I.
UIL: This is an after school curriculum group that meets the second half of the year. The students compete against other schools in district. They will need coaches for the various events. These kids are the cream of the crop! Sponsor is: ______