FILE:  GBF

ORIENTATION

The St. Martin Parish School Board shall require a parish orientation program for all teachers new to the system which shall be conducted addressing the following concerns:

1. Teachers will be introduced to the Central Office staff and given an explanation of staff responsibilities.
    

2. School Board policies and regulations will be explained.
    

3. Information on professional organizations, insurance, credit union, etc., will be made available.
    

4. All new teachers shall attend the orientation meeting unless special permission is granted by the personnel director.

Local school orientation programs shall be provided in individual schools throughout the parish.

1. The special orientation meeting for teachers new to the school shall include the following activities:

1. 1. A tour of the school plant
       

   2. A discussion of the school policies and activities involving the following:

1. 1. 1. Philosophy

      2. School calendar and activities

      3. School day

      4. Advantages of belonging to professional organizations, group insurance, credit union, etc.

      5. Duties and responsibilities

      6. Teacher evaluation and observation forms

      7. Lesson planning, its importance, methods, and procedures

      8. Discipline

      9. Testing and evaluation

      10. Homework

      11. Teacher-parent conferences

      12. Pertinent information concerning pupils

      13. Available teaching aids, materials, and manuals

2. An initial faculty meeting shall involve all teachers and provide for:

1. 1.  The faculty and staff introductions
       

   2.  Opportunity for new teachers to feel a part of the faculty from the very beginning
       

   3. A Mentoring Program and professional development activities will be in place within the district to provide ongoing professional development support to all teachers in years one, two, and three or employment.
       

St. Martin Parish School Board