Rules for Teachers on the First Day of School

Typically, it’s the students who receive the rules on the first day of school. However, there are some rules teachers should follow too. Following these rules on the first day of school and throughout the school year can help ensure success.

1. Be Welcoming-Make students feel comfortable in their new, unfamiliar surroundings. Allow them to take ownership of the setting by referring to it as “our classroom.”

2. Be Specific-If you weigh your grading components differently, break it down on paper. If there are stages to your behavior modification plan, list the steps you will take to correct misbehavior. If you give formal assessments on regular days, create a calendar. These simple steps will keep your students and their parents informed, and serve as evidence should your methods be questioned by an administrator or parent.

3. Be Prepared-Just because it’s the first day of school, it doesn’t mean you should improvise your lesson. Have the entire period planned out with ice breakers, activities, and, yes, even classwork.

4. Be Collegial-Teachers often share the same students. These teachers likely meet as part of a team. If your schedule allows, it would be helpful to make an appearance in your colleague’s classroom during the first few days of school.

5. Be Ready for Anything-A new school year and new students mean a new set of unknowns. Never be surprised when something happens for the first time and always be prepared with a rational response to problems.                                                     Help Teaching

Rules for Teachers on the First Day of School

Typically, it’s the students who receive the rules on the first day of school. However, there are some rules teachers should follow too. Following these rules on the first day of school and throughout the school year can help ensure success.

1. Be Welcoming-Make students feel comfortable in their new, unfamiliar surroundings. Allow them to take ownership of the setting by referring to it as “our classroom.”

2. Be Specific-If you weigh your grading components differently, break it down on paper. If there are stages to your behavior modification plan, list the steps you will take to correct misbehavior. If you give formal assessments on regular days, create a calendar. These simple steps will keep your students and their parents informed, and serve as evidence should your methods be questioned by an administrator or parent.

3. Be Prepared-Just because it’s the first day of school, it doesn’t mean you should improvise your lesson. Have the entire period planned out with ice breakers, activities, and, yes, even classwork.

4. Be Collegial-Teachers often share the same students. These teachers likely meet as part of a team. If your schedule allows, it would be helpful to make an appearance in your colleague’s classroom during the first few days of school.

5. Be Ready for Anything-A new school year and new students mean a new set of unknowns. Never be surprised when something happens for the first time and always be prepared with a rational response to problems.                                                   Help Teaching

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For her 99th birthday, Elizabeth Barker Johnson was surprised with a party and an opportunity she has longed for since 1949. The World War II veteran found out she would finally be able to put on her cap and gown and walk across the stage at Winston-Salem State University’s graduation.

Johnson was able to attend WSSU thanks to the GI Bill. She made history as the first female to attend Winston-Salem on the bill when she returned home from WWII. There she was a part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps.

The battalion was the only all-Black female battalion stationed overseas during the war.

Johnson successfully completed her teaching at what was back then, Winston-Salem Teachers College, however, she couldn’t find anyone to substitute for her at work and missed the graduation as a result.

She told the Winston-Salem Journal that she couldn’t believe the day had finally come to redeem a moment most grads look forward as they close the book on their college years.

    

 

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