CWE 2025-26 Employee Handbook

Which campus cultural belief does not belong?

• The adults in the school affirm and celebrate students.

• Students feel a sense of belonging.

• Students feel unsafe, uncomfortable, and unsupported on campus.

• The school staff and systems foster creativity.

True or False

JISD Core Beliefs asserts that teachers are first.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Instructional priorities include which of the following:

(Select all that apply.)

• Post a daily lesson objective and closing activity with the appropriate knowledge statements, TEKS, ELPS, and Agenda.

• • Disaggregate data to inform instruction(after assessments)

• Complete administrative tasks like taking attendance or collecting lunch money, even though they may be necessary duties for teachers.

• • Implement all accommodations and modifications as listed in IEP, 504, LPAC or other special population requirements

All accidents that occur on school property should be reported to the _________ and all reports should be submitted to district insurance within ____ hours.

(a)  

Staff attendance will be a HUGE FOCUS this year.

(Check all that apply)

• If a staff member is unable to call in, then do so when it is convenient.

• The absence request is approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor. (Principal)

• The staff member provides his or her supervisor sufficient notice, at least 48 hours in advance

• Tardy or absence due to an emergency or illness is required to be reported no later than the scheduled start time of the same day.

Personal Day / PTO absences occur when all the following conditions are met.

(Check all that apply)

• The absence request is approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor (Principal).

• The staff member provides his or her supervisor (Principal) sufficient notice at least 48 hours in advance

• Illness (employee/family) absence occurs when an employee or family is sick.  If it is necessary to be absent or late for work because of an illness or emergency, the supervisor must be notified no later than the scheduled starting time on that same day.

• None of the above.

ARRIVE LATE / LEAVE EARLY

Staff are expected to report to work on time.  If staff cannot report to work as scheduled, they must notify their supervisor no later than the regular starting time.  This notification does not excuse the tardiness, but simply informs the supervisor (Principal).

Staff that must leave campus before the end of the scheduled day must gain approval from their supervisor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Our student attendance goal is 94%. 

Accurate reporting of student attendance is essential. 

The following procedures will support accuracy.

(Check All That Apply)

• Post daily attendance in Skyward at 9:30 am.

• A student is considered absent in the Skyward system if not in attendance at 9:30 am.

• A student is considered tardy if not in attendance in the classroom by 7:30 am. 

• Excuses for absences should be sent to the PEIMS Clerk by the end of the school day.

How should audio visuals (including movies) be used in the classroom?

• Audio visuals can be used for entertainment purposes.

• Audio visuals should be used to enhance instruction and also be included in the lesson plan.

• PG & PG-13 material rating is required.

• You do not need to mention TEKS connection or purpose for viewing the video.

According to district employee handbook, teachers are expected to record a minimum of ___ grade(s) PER WEEK for each content area. Grades are to be completely entered by _____ pm of the following ______.

Hint: Instructional Roles

(a)