Orientation+Schedule

=August, 2011 =

__Schedule: Fellows Orientation + Faculty In-Service Week__

__Monday, August 1st__ All new faculty on campus Individual HR meetings (make appt. with Sandy in office) 6:00 BBQ at Liz’s house (2nd floor of green duplex)

__Tuesday, August 2nd__ Individual Meetings with Francisco Perez to set up computer logins, passwords, etc. (Email Francisco at fperez@chinquapin.org to make an appt.) 3:30-5:00 Fellows Orientation Training Begins (meet in Teaching and Learning Collaborative space near Science offices) Agenda:
 * Favorite Teacher Exercise (Susan)
 * Overview of the Week (Liz)
 * Overview of the Program (Liz)

__Wednesday, August 3rd__ 9:00-12:00 Fellows Training (meet in TLC) Agenda: Professionalism Workshop: What does it mean to be a teacher?
 * Teachers in the Media (Susan)
 * Do’s and Don’ts in the Workplace/Classroom (Liz)
 * Role Playing Exercises (Liz)

__Thursday, August 4th__ 9:00-12:00 Fellows Training (meet in TLC) Agenda:
 * Managing the Classroom (Susan)
 * Developing Your Classroom Policies (Susan)
 * Overview of the Syllabus (Susan)
 * **Homework:** Edit syllabus draft and bring tomorrow to workshop

__Friday, August 5th__ 9:00-12:00 Fellows Training (meet in TLC) Agenda:
 * Designing a Teaching Unit (Susan)
 * Writing a Lesson Plan (Susan)
 * Your First Lesson (Susan)
 * **Homework:** Complete your classroom policy sheet, overview of the course, and syllabus. Arrange a time to meet with Susan individually on Monday to discuss your drafts.

__Monday, August 8th__ Meet individually with Susan Davis in her office to discuss your syllabus, classroom policies, and overview of your course. __Tuesday, August 9th__ 1:00-3:00 Residential Life Meeting For On-Campus Faculty (Room TBA)
 * Note: There is meeting scheduled for all returning faculty to discuss next year’s schedule. Fellows and new teachers are not required to attend.

__Wednesday, August 10th__ 9:00-12:00 Optional Tech Meeting to Discuss Using Moodle Software (We highly encourage you to attend this informative tech workshop). 12:30--?: Optional Houston Shopping Day for New Teachers Agenda:
 * Eat Lunch at Empire Café (bring $ for food)
 * Scout for furniture at IKEA, Goodwill, and The Gild Resale Shop
 * Meet for refreshments and snacks at Susan Davis’ house in Houston

__Thursday, August 11th__ 9:00-12:00 Coaches Training (Room TBA) 1:00-4:00 All Faculty Tech Workshop (Tech Room)
 * All coaches should attend
 * Learn Edline/GQ grading software

__Friday, August 12th__ 9:00-12:00 All Faculty Tech Workshop (Tech Room) 1:00-4:00 Coaches Training (Room TBA) 4:30-6:00 Optional Tech Workshop (Tech Room) 6:00-8:00 Back to School Party at Director Ray’s House
 * Learn to edit website, Google calender, etc.
 * All coaches should attend
 * Learn to Use Promethean/Mimeo Board

__Monday, August 15th__ 8:30-4:00 Full Staff/Faculty Meeting
 * Discuss business issues for upcoming school year

__Tuesday, August 16th__ 9:00-4:00 Full Staff/Faculty Meeting
 * Discuss business issues for upcoming school year

__Wednesday, August 17th__ 8:00-4:00 All School Work Day for Students and Faculty
 * Learn chore responsibilities, Meet students, clean and organize school for next year

__Thursday, August 18th__ 9:00-3:00 Faculty Prepare for Academic Orientation 3:00-5:00 Academic Orientation for New Students
 * Meet students and parents, talk about your classes for next year, more details to be announced

__Friday, August 19th__ 8:00-6:00 Faculty Retreat at Pecan Acres Agenda:
 * Morning: Summer Reading Book talks (Be prepared to share something you learned from reading //Fires in the Bathroom// & //Teach Like a Champion// with the faculty
 * Afternoon: pool, bocce, fun
 * Two mini-buses will leave from and return to Chinquapin
 * Plan to swim. Bring towel and sunscreen.
 * Lunch will be provided.

__Monday, August 22nd__ Last Faculty In-service Day 9:00-5:00 5:00-10:00 Boarding Student Orientation
 * Prepare classrooms, finish course syllabi, get ready for first day of school on Tuesday.
 * Residential Life staff will plan an orientation for all boarding students.

