WorksheetsHampton Middle School Teacher Handbook Quiz
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 6mins
On which days of the week do activity buses run at Hampton Middle School?
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
What is the latest time a student can arrive to class without being considered unexcused and cutting class?
5 minutes late
10 minutes late
15 minutes late
20 minutes late
Which of the following is a responsibility of the staff during Bark Block?
Only supervise students
Only teach math lessons
Encourage students to use Bark Block for both learning and creating community
Only monitor hallways
If a staff member loses their badge, whom should they see to get their badge number?
The principal
Mr. Eric Ventura
Mr. Otwane Rollins, Safety and Security Officer (SSO)
The school nurse
Which of the following best describes the procedure for making announcements at Hampton Middle School?
Announcements are made at any time during the day
Announcements are made during the first block, must be brief, and posted per teacher’s instructions
Announcements are only made after school
Announcements are made only on Fridays
Which day is designated for Math during Bark Block?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
What is the main purpose of Bark Block at Hampton Middle School?
To provide extra recess time
To build community, create an accommodating climate, and a culture of understanding
To allow students to do homework
To supervise students during lunch
According to the cellphone policy, what must students do with their personal wireless devices during the school day?
Keep them on and use them freely
Lend them to other students
Keep them silent and stored away
Use them only during lunch
What is the consequence for a student’s second cellphone policy offense?
Phone is returned at the end of class
Device is locked in Main Office and returned at the end of the school day
Parent is called immediately to pick up the phone
Student is suspended
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for dual purpose watches at school?
They may be worn at school
Wireless/cellular features must be turned off
They must be placed on “airplane” mode
They must be left at home
What should staff do if a student refuses to put away their cellphone and becomes confrontational?
Argue with the student
Ignore the behavior
Do not argue, continue teaching, and contact security
Confiscate the phone and send the student home
Which of the following is required for staff to bring their school-age children to the work site on workdays?
No approval needed
Approval from the principal
Approval from students
Approval from the school board only
Why must class seating charts be uploaded to the OneDrive inside the HAMPTON LESSON PLANS folder?
For students to view their seats
For sharing with substitutes and for documentation
For parents to check seating
For public display
If a student reaches a fourth cellphone offense, what additional consequence is included?
No additional consequence
Parent Meeting with possible failure to adhere to guidelines and check in/out device in the front office
Detention only
Suspension from school
What is the recommended approach to paper use in the classroom?
Use as much as needed without restriction
Use paper only for tests
Be conservative; request more from Mr. Edward Encarnacion as needed
Students should bring their own paper
How should class syllabi be distributed according to the classroom tidbits?
Only posted on Canvas
Only printed and handed out
Both posted on Canvas and printed/distributed to students and parents
Only emailed to parents
Which of the following outlines the correct steps a staff member should take when a student repeatedly violates the cellphone policy and becomes confrontational, and explains why these steps are important for maintaining classroom order?
Confiscate the phone and send the student home immediately
Argue with the student until they comply
Do not argue, continue teaching, contact security, and follow the outlined offense consequences
Ignore the behavior and continue teaching
What is the required frequency for Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs) meetings?
Once a month
Twice a week
Every day
Once a week
Which of the following is a responsibility of CLT Leads?
Supervising all classroom activities
Uploading lesson plans to One Drive Folder by COB Friday of that week
Grading all student assignments
Scheduling parent-teacher conferences
What should you do if you need additional training on any software?
Contact the principal
Ask a student for help
See the Instructional Technology Coach, Mr. Adam Davis
Ignore the issue
Why is it important to send positive emails and/or make positive calls using School Status?
To document negative behavior
To encourage positive communication with parents
To avoid using the HUB
To reduce the number of meetings
If you are unable to complete your assigned duty, what must you do?
Ignore the duty
Find a replacement so the area is still covered
Inform students only
Wait for admin to cover your duty
What is the minimum number of grades that are due per quarter?
3
6
9
12
What is the contract time for staff as stated in the document?
7:00am – 2:00pm
8:00am – 3:00pm
9:00am – 4:00pm
7:30am – 2:30pm
Why must staff be present in the hallways between classes?
To monitor student behavior and ensure safety
To take attendance
To grade assignments
To supervise after-school events
Which of the following is a required action for teachers when they have Hallway or Bathroom Duty?
Distribute incentives without monitoring
Monitor E-Hall Pass and distribute incentives
Only check bathrooms for suspicious noises
Ignore students without badges
According to the guidelines, what should teachers avoid when sending school emails?
Sending emails to parents
Using the school email system
Replying to all or sending whole staff emails without admin approval
Sending emails to students
What color is the substitute binder where Emergency Lesson Plans should be kept?
Blue
Green
Orange
Red
Which of the following is NOT a step to take during an emergency according to the procedures?
Take attendance
Let an administrator know if a student is missing
Check evacuation maps
Ignore the red/green cards
Why is it important to update grade books at least once per week?
To ensure students are assessed multiple times in one day
To communicate specific performance expectations and demonstrate formative assessments
To avoid submitting grades to the Director of Counseling
To ensure behavioral items are included in the grade
Which of the following statements best reflects the grading philosophy described in the document?
Grades should reflect mastery of the material, not behavioral items
Grades should be based on attendance
Grades should be given only at the end of the year
Grades should be based on participation only
If a teacher needs to coordinate summative assessments, what is the recommended approach?
Assign all assessments on the same day
Work with interdisciplinary teams to avoid multiple assessments in one day
Only use formative assessments
Ignore the assessment schedule
What is the maximum percentage that any single assignment can count toward the quarterly grade?
10%
15%
20%
25%
Which system must be used for documenting student hall passes?
E-Hall Pass system
Paper sign-out sheet
Verbal permission
Email to the principal
According to the 10/10 rule, when are students NOT allowed to leave class for the bathroom or water?
During the first 10 or last 10 minutes of class
During lunch breaks
During after-school hours
During assemblies
What is the required instructional practice regarding movies shown during class?
All movies must be approved by Mrs. Mitchell PRIOR to viewing
Any movie can be shown without approval
Only documentaries are allowed
Movies can be shown at any time without restrictions
What is the maximum amount of time you may leave the building before it counts as leave?
30 minutes
10 minutes
1 hour
45 minutes
What should you do before leaving your classroom with your class?
Post the location of where your class will be on the door and let the front office know
Leave without informing anyone
Only tell your students
Send an email after leaving
If you need to take a leave of absence, what must you do in the SFE (Sub Call System)?
Submit your absence and let Ms. Valladares know as soon as possible
Only tell your students
Ignore the system and call in sick
Wait until the next day to report
What is the procedure if you have an emergency and need to leave your classroom?
Contact a member of your team or someone in the front office to step in and watch the class
Leave the students unattended
Ask a student to be in charge
Lock the classroom and leave
According to the make-up work policy, who is responsible for contacting teachers to make arrangements for make-up work?
The principal
The parents
The students
The school nurse
What is the main expectation for staff serving as official mentors at Hampton?
To avoid keeping track of meetings.
To be a role model to new teachers and keep track of meetings and tasks.
To only mentor students.
To focus only on their own work.
What must every student do before being seen in the clinic?
Call their parents.
Be signed out through E-Hall pass.
Bring a note from a friend.
Wait until the end of the day.
Which of the following is NOT allowed according to the policy on political messages?
Advertising for non-profit special interest groups.
Advertising for school events.
Advertising for political parties.
Advertising for religious groups.
(DoK Level 2) Why is it important for teachers to present the positives first during parent/teacher conferences?
To avoid discussing any issues.
To ensure the parent feels welcomed and the conversation starts on a positive note.
To shorten the conference.
To focus only on the student’s weaknesses.
(DoK Level 2) What is the purpose of the Moment of Silence observed after the Pledge of Allegiance each morning?
To allow students to talk to each other.
To provide a time for reflection and silence for everyone, including teachers and students.
To prepare for lunch.
To start classroom activities early.
(DoK Level 3) If a teacher is unable to attend a parent/teacher conference, what steps should they take according to the guidelines?
Ignore the conference and do nothing.
Provide written information to parents and/or give information to a counselor/case manager before the conference and contact the parent personally.
Ask another teacher to attend in their place.
Cancel the conference.
(DoK Level 3) How should teachers handle make-up work for students with excused or unexcused absences?
Assign the same work to all students regardless of circumstances.
Use their discretion to determine the type and amount of work and when students should make up work for prearranged absences.
Refuse to give make-up work.
Let students decide what work to complete.
By what date must every staff member meet with their supervising administrator to collaborate on a professional growth plan?
November 1
November 14
December 1
October 31
Which of the following is required before showing a video to students?
Only the teacher's approval
Approval from students' parents
Prior approval by Mrs. Mitchell and previewing the content
Approval from the Department Chair
What should you do if you want to purchase classroom materials?
Buy them and submit the receipt later
Give the purchase request to your Department Chair first
Ask students to bring the materials
Purchase without any approval
Which of the following best describes the expectation for staff professionalism?
Dress casually to be comfortable
Only dress professionally during meetings
Be visible and proactive in communicating with parents and students
Only communicate with students, not parents
If you need to submit an Administrative Referral, what is the first step?
Send an email to the admin
Submit the referral after verbally contacting the parent
Leave a message for the parent
Submit the referral without contacting anyone
Why is it important to only list the actual items of concern in a referral?
To make the referral longer
To include personal opinions
To ensure the information is factual and objective
To impress the administration
According to the re-take policy, how long do students have to retake work from the date of entry in the gradebook?
One week
Two weeks
Three days
One month
What should you do if there is an incident in the classroom requiring security assistance?
Send an email to the admin
Call the Main Office or use the emergency button
Wait until the end of class
Ignore the incident
Why should critical information not be sent via email during school hours?
Emails are always checked immediately
Emails may not be checked while class/school is in session
It is faster to send a text message
Students can read the emails
Which of the following is a professional responsibility for all teachers regarding students with IEPs, 504s, EL needs, and Intervention Plans?
Know their students who have these needs
Only teach general education students
Ignore intervention plans
Refer all students to the principal
When writing an educational report for meetings, teachers should:
Be professional and positive
Use informal language
Only write negative comments
Skip the report if busy
By when must reports be completed in ValEP before a meeting?
No later than 5 days before the meeting
On the day of the meeting
One week after the meeting
24 hours before the meeting
What happens after a student receives a 2nd tardy?
Teacher warns student/Phone call home by teacher
Student is suspended
Student is given extra homework
Student is sent to the principal
What should teachers do before submitting an interim or report card grade of U?
Contact parents to discuss behavior or academic concerns
Ignore the grade
Only inform the student
Wait until the end of the year
How often should teachers have at least one conduct/effort grade entered in the gradebook?
Bi-weekly
Annually
Once per semester
Only at the end of the year
What should a teacher do if they need to file for worker’s compensation?
Let their administrator know and see Ms. Valladares immediately for paperwork
Ignore the injury
Only tell a colleague
Wait until the end of the month
Why is it important for teachers to document interventions and all phone calls made to parents in the HUB?
To keep a record of communication and interventions for accountability
To avoid talking to parents
To reduce their workload
To share with students
A teacher wants to support a student’s native language use during small group work. What should they do?
Allow and encourage the use of the student’s native language and contact grade-level EL teachers for guidance
Prohibit the use of any language except English
Ignore the student’s language needs
Only allow native language use during tests
According to Hampton’s grading and assessment policies, what is the approach towards giving zeros for cheating and other behaviors?
Zeros are given for cheating and other behaviors.
Zeros are only given for late assignments.
Zeros are not given for cheating and other behaviors; alternatives and opportunities for reflection are provided.
Zeros are given for all types of academic misconduct without exception.
What are teachers at Hampton required to do instead of giving zeros for cheating or other behaviors?
Ignore the behavior completely.
Provide alternatives and opportunities for students to reflect on their learning while addressing the behaviors separately.
Suspend the student immediately.
Assign extra homework as punishment.
Why might Hampton’s policy of not giving zeros for cheating be considered beneficial for student learning? (DoK Level 3)
It allows students to avoid consequences for their actions.
It encourages students to reflect on their learning and address behaviors separately, promoting growth and understanding.
It makes grading easier for teachers.
It reduces the amount of paperwork for the administration.
