Butler Elem Faculty Handbook 19-20 V2

COMPUTERS AND TEACHER’S COMPUTERS

• Students should never be on a computer without adult supervision. • Supervise internet sites visited by students. • There is to be no food or drink around computers. • Anything written on district computers is subject to district scrutiny. • Almost every classroom is equipped with a mobile lab. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure the following: 1. Turn off all computer components nightly and set them to charge. 2. Keep components clean. 3. Report malfunctions in writing immediately to the designated technology specialist. Specifically state the problem. CONFERENCING WITH PARENTS/GRADES Open and frequent communications with a parent/guardian on student progress is essential for effective education. A minimum of two SEP conferences will be held each year for each student. Students are to receive the grades earned. Grades should reflect student content mastery. Preparation, responsibility, turning in assignments on time, extra credit and other information not contained in the core standard and objective should be disaggregated and reported separately . When a student will be receiving a low grade, please make sure to notify the parent/guardian in advance. Progress reports or midterms should be sent home with each student in grades 4 & 5 and be signed by a parent, then returned to school for your files. CONTRACT HOURS Elementary teachers are contracted to work an eight-hour day. Contract hours are 7:55 am to 3:55 pm. Teachers must be present at least 30 minutes before and after school. The building hours during the school year are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. On occasion, this schedule may vary due to activities and/or commitments of the custodial staff. Staff members will be notified regarding early closure whenever possible. Please be out of the building by 5:30 pm so the custodial staff does not have to wait. Ø If you are in a bind, ask Jeff if it is possible to stay later. Arrangements can be made to come in odd the odd Saturday if absolutely necessary.

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