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Homework Log
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Parents are required to sign and return the Homework Log that outlines the daily homework for the week. This log allows parents, students, and teachers to be knowledgeable about what is expected of...
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Homework Trouble Sheet: Eighth-Grade Mathematics
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Students who are having trouble answering questions on their homework fill out this Homework Trouble Sheet, which allows them to have their homework excused for one day to get extra...
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Strategic Instructional Plan
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This worksheet provides a template for teachers to outline their instructional strategies for other staff. Teachers are asked to describe how a concept was taught and determine the percentage of...
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Curriculum Alignment Maps
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This map aligns the standards to themes teachers in pre-K and fifth grade need to cover in the Hamilton County Public Schools. The document outlines milestones and essential questions in learning...
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Fifth-Grade Reading Lesson Plan
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This lesson plan provides an example of a weekly fifth-grade reading lesson. Teachers use this format to plan all their lessons. The lesson plan includes standards addressed, objectives,...
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RSDSS 6 Instructional Time Survey: Aggregated Survey Results
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This report summarizes all findings and recommendations from the Regional System of District and School Supports (RSDSS) Instructional Time Survey. It gives schools school-level statistical...
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Mission Statement, Five Pillars, and Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
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This document presents Waterford High School's mission statement, the Five Pillars, and Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs). The five pillars: Pursuing Excellence, Personalization, Purpose...
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Professional Development Concept Attainment Presentation
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An instructional leader provided this presentation focused on a new instructional norm for the school — concept attainment. Topics covered in this presentation include: Conceptual Clarity, Multiple...
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Daily Student Report
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This is a daily behavioral report for students at Hardy Elementary School. Teachers send this report home to highlight exemplary behavior or note areas of concern such as disrespect. Parents are...
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New Teacher Orientation Manual
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This New Teacher Orientation Manual familiarizes staff with a culture that focuses on continuous conversations and collaboration to improve instruction. It presents the mission, vision, five...
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Walk-In Observation Form
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Department chairs and coaches use this observation form as part of informal and ongoing coaching and professional development practices. The purpose of this form is to check on alignment of...
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Assessment Data and Math Department Success Elements
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This data report from Waterford High School is used by math teachers to collaboratively analyze data to determine strengths and weaknesses in student learning. Based on the data, teachers decide to...
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