Premont Secondary
Faculty Handbook
2012-2013
Premont Secondary
“Educating Together…We Build Tomorrow”
Premont High School
400 South Elaine
Premont, Texas 78375
(361) 348-3915
Fax (361) 348-2914
ADMINISTRATION
Principal………………………………Enrique Ruiz, Jr.……………………………..ext. 2300
AP……………………………………...Eugene Everett……………………………… ext. 2302
Counselor……………………………. Olga Monsevais……………………………...ext. 2304
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Secretary……………………….……. ..Teresa Cabrera…………………………..... ext. 2300
PEIMS/Attendance………………….. Annette Rios…………………………….…..ext. 2306
DEPARTMENTS/STAFF
Athletic Department
Head Football ……………………… Richard Russell……………………………..ext. 2308
ENGLISH
………………………………………… Christina Osorio….…………………………………...
…………………………………………. Nina Farris…………………………………………….
…………………………………………. Kathryn La Gesse…………………………………….
MATHEMATICS
………………………………………… Daniel Arias……………………………………………
…………………………………………. Delia Garcia……………………………………………
………………………………………… Yvette Rodriguez……………………………………...
SCIENCE
………………………………………… Monica Garza.…………………………………………
………………………………………… Christine Cruz…………………………………………
………………………………………… Marco Barrera……..…………………………………..
SOCIAL STUDIES
…………………………………………. Joseph Smejkal…………………………………………
………………………………………… Tristan Richards….……………………………………
………………………………………… Richard Russell………………………………………...
SPECIAL EDUCATION
…………………………………………Robert Cadena…….…………………………………….
………………………………………… Noemi Morales...……………………….………………
ART
………………………………………… Stephen Salinas……………………………………….
THEATER ARTS/ONE ACT
………………………………………… Desiree Valdez………………………………………...
SPANISH
………………………………………… Marcella Guerra………………………………………
BAND
………………………………………… Ernesto Cortez………………………………………..
………………………………………… Hector Cantu………………………………………….
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
……………………………………….. August Patroelj……………………………………….
……………………………………….. Edith Bujnoch...……………………………………….
SPEECH
…………………………………………Desiree Valdez….……………………………………….
ATHLETICS & P.E.
…………………………………………Sarah Flores……….……………………………………..
…………………………………………Robert Cadena....…..…………………………………….
…………………………………………August Patroelj…………………………………………..
…………………………………………Richard Russell…………………………………………..
Table of Contents
First Day Procedures iv
Class Sponsors v
Bell Schedule 1
Staff Responsibilities/Duties 2-4
Communication 4-5
Attendance/Absences 5-6
Lesson Plans 6
Classroom Expectations 7
Discipline 8-9
Grades 9-10
Tardy Policy 10
Hallway Pass 10
Extracurricular Activities 11
General Information 12-13
Textbook Procedures 14-15
First Day of School
I. All students will report to the gym to receive their schedules at 7:50
II. Once students are dismissed from the gym, they will report to 1st or 2nd period depending on what time they are dismissed
III. Assembly will be held for all grade levels as follows:
A. 7th & 8th Grades @ 9:15-9:44
B. 9th & 10th Grades @ 10:00-10:30
C. 11th & 12th Grades @ 11:00-11:30
IV. Motivational speaker to address all students from 3:00-3:42
V. Dismissal at 3:42
Class Sponsors
Seventh Grade:
D. Arias
C. Osorio
T. Richards
Eighth Grade:
N. Morales
S. Salinas
M. Garza
Freshman:
Y. Rodriguez
D. Valdez
E. Cortez
M. E. Moreno
Sophomores:
M. Guerra
N. Farris
R. Cadena
P.E. Aide
Juniors:
E. Bujnoch
C. Cruz
D. Garcia
H. Cantu
Seniors:
K. LaGesse
J. Smejkal
N. Contreras
Marco Barrera
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Premont High School Bell Schedule
Schedule:
Teachers Start and Ending Times 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Extended times for faculty meetings and assigned tutorial as follows:
Monday – ELA teachers to remain on campus from 3:45 – 4:30 for tutorials and recovery
Tuesday – Math teachers to remain on campus from 3:45 – 4:30 for tutorials and recovery
Wednesday – Social Studies and PE teachers from 3:45 – 4:30
Thursday – Science/Elective teachers from 3:45 – 4:30
***Staff Meetings will be held every other Wednesday. On those days tutoring will be rescheduled as needed.
Duty Times a.m. 7:30-7:45 Duty Times p.m. 3:42 – 4:00
1st Bell will ring at 7:46
1st period 7:50 – 8:40 (50 min)
2nd period 8:44 – 9:44 (60 min to include breakfast)
3rd period 9:48 – 10:38 (50 min)
4th period 10:42 – 11:32 (50 min)
1St Lunch 11:36 – 12:06 (30 min)
2nd Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 (30 min)
5th period 11:36 – 12:26 (50 min)
5th period 12:10 – 1:00 (50 min)
6th period 1:04 – 1:54 (50 min)
7th period 1:58 – 2:48 (50 min)
8th period 2:52 – 3:42 (50 min)
Pep Rally Schedule
1st Bell will ring at 7:46
1st period 7:50 – 8:37 (47 min)
2nd period 8:41 – 9:38 (57 min to include breakfast)
3rd period 9:42 – 10:29 (47 min)
4th period 10:33 – 11:20 (47 min)
1St Lunch 11:24 – 11:54 (30 min)
2nd Lunch 12:15 – 12:45 (30 min)
5th period 11:24 – 12:11 (47 min)
5th period 11:58 – 12:45 (47 min)
6th period 12:49 – 1:36 (47 min)
7th period 1:40 – 2:27 (47 min)
8th period 2:31 – 3:18 (47 min)
Pep Rally 3:22 – 3:42 (20 min)
Staff Duties/Responsibilities
Teacher Work Day:
Teachers leaving campus must first notify and obtain permission from the principal then must notify Ms. Cabrera. Teacher’s workday begins at 7:30 am and ends at 4:00pm (unless assigned after-school tutorials/duties). All teachers/staff must sign in and out each day. Log is located in the copier room adjacent to the teachers’ lounge.
Duties and Supervision:
All teachers have been assigned duty for the year – see attachments. Morning duty starts at 7:30 am – 7:45 am and afternoon duty begins at 3:42pm – 4:00 pm and/or finishes after the buses have cleared. Duties are for both am and pm for the assigned day of the week and are changed every six weeks. You are required to notify substitute in writing/e-mail on absences of you assigned duty station. There are 5 duty stations: bus drop off area, milling/first floor hall entrance/cafeteria, student parking, exit to 300 wing area and gym.
Teachers Duty Schedule
*****See attached duty sheet*****
AM Duty 7:30 – 7:45
PM Duty 3:42 – 4:00
Teachers need to address the following:
1. If you see students misbehaving, correct their behavior, for example, talking too loud, horse playing, Public Display of Affection (PDA)
2. Patrol the student parking lot; they are not allowed to leave.
3. Once a student arrives on campus, they are not allowed to leave.
4. Teachers need to report any/all dress code violations prior to the conclusion of 1st period.
Staff Dress:
Staff members should set an example for students. As role models, staff members are expected to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Blue Jeans are permitted only on Fridays with approved spirit shirts for high school staff. Coaches are to dress at the same level of attire when entering the non-athletic areas – i.e. office, classrooms, auditoriums etc. The following are some general guidelines:
1. Only dark blue or black jeans with a spirit shirt or a shirt with the school logo may be worn on game day:
Thursday-Junior High
Friday-High School
After football season jeans with a spirit or a school logo shirt may be worn on Fridays only.
2. Necklines must be modest so as not to create exposure. Men must have their shirts buttoned to at least the 2nd button from the top or wear an undershirt.
3. Athletic coaches must abide by athletic department dress code, but at no time should athletic coaches wear shorts or wind pants in the building during regular school day. When worn after the regular school day, shorts must be at least touching the top of the knee and no shorter. Shorts with slits are not permitted.
4. Faculty and staff are not permitted to wear shorts on instructional or in-service days. Walking shorts are permitted on workdays, field day, and field trips.
5. Length for dresses and skirts and slits on dresses and skirts must not be shorter than 2 ½ from the knee in a sitting position.
6. Women are not permitted to wear sleeveless dresses, tops, or jumpers without a shirt or blouse underneath.
7. Men are not permitted to wear sandals.
8. Personnel are not permitted to wear caps or hats in building at any time, with the exception of the maintenance crew.
9. For females—all pants must be of regular length or just above ankle bone. Capri pants may be worn.
10. No hip huggers are allowed.
11. No spandex, stretch, legging fabric, tight, revealing, or sheer clothing is permissible.
12. No slaps or thongs.
13. All custodians must be in complete uniform every day with shirt and pant that is provided by the district. Campus issued spirit shirts may be worn on designated days.
14. Tennis shoes must be clean and in good condition.
15. All personnel and student teachers must abide by the dress code.
Consequences: All employees are expected to comply with the Premont Independent School District’s employee dress code. Personnel who do not comply are subject to employee consequences. Administrators and supervisors will address problems with the following:
Offense Consequence
1st time Verbal warning
2nd time Written warning in personnel folder
3rd time Written reprimand in personnel folder for PDAS
Code of Ethics:
The “Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators: shall regulate and govern the conduct of members of the teaching profession – Education Code 13.201. A copy of the code can be found in the Premont ISD Employee Handbooks.
Please be aware that sexual harassment is against the law. This law is in existence to protect employees as well as students. Administrators, like managers of any business, must investigate and take appropriate action on any complaint of sexual harassment.
District employees shall not engage in sexual harassment of other employees. Sexual harassment includes such activities as engaging in sexually oriented conversations, telephoning another staff member at home or elsewhere to solicit unwelcome social relationships, physical, contact that would reasonably be construed as sexual in nature, and threatening or enticing another staff member to engage in sexual behavior in exchange for employee benefit.
Visitors:
Approval for any visitors must first be obtained from the principal. Upon arrival, the visitor(s) will be issued a visitor’s pass. Please do not allow anyone in your class without one. If a parent shows up at your door, please be courteous and inform the parent that he/she needs to report to the office and set up an appointment. Student age visitors are NEVER permitted. Students may not bring their children to school with them.
Withdrawing Students:
Do not withdraw a student from your class roll until the office notifies you. Be sure the student has cleared all records before you sign his/her withdrawal notice. All student withdraws are initiated at the office by Ms. A Rios.
Drug –Free Workplace:
As a condition of employment , all PISD employees must comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy and any PISD employee who has been convicted of a violation of any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace, as defined by this policy, must report that conviction to PISD no later than five days after the conviction. A copy of this policy is located in the Employee Information section of this handbook.
Communication
Mail:
All teachers should have a mailbox assigned by the front office. Please make a habit of checking your mail;; at least twice a day (morning and afternoon). Important correspondence will be placed in this daily including phone messages from parents. Discipline responses, administration info. Etc… Do not send students to pick up mail as confidential information may be placed in your box.
Inter-Campus Mail:
Inter-camps mail is placed in your mailbox in an inter-campus envelope. Please leave the inter-campus envelope in the mailroom.
Out Going Post Office Mail:
You can place stamped mail in the outgoing post office mail container located in front office.
Computer Usage:
Your computer is for school business ONLY and is subject to administrative/central office review. Personal e-mail is not considered private and is subject to review for compliance to district electronic use policy. See PISD policy. Computer use will be remotely monitored by IT personnel on a daily basis.
Mail:
All teachers and staff will be assigned an e-mail address. Please check e-mail daily. The weekly school bulletin will be e-mailed to you weekly. Review the bulletin for important dates and/or meetings.
Voice Mail:
Please check your voice mail daily as it will appear on you Outlook to be reviewed on your computer.
Cell Phone/Telephone Use:
Teachers must turn off personal cell phones during class, but may use them during conference period. Office phone – only in extreme emergencies will the faculty be interrupted for telephone messages. Messages will be delivered as soon as possible.
Messages:
Emergency messages for all staff members will be delivered to the room. All other messages will be placed in the mailboxes.
Maintenance/Technology Assistance:
Technology request must be completed through district e-mail and must go through the principal for approval.
Attendance/Absences
Attendance Procedures:
· Teachers are to take attendance 11 minutes into class, every class!!
· No tardies may be marked during 3rd period for ADA purposes.
· Report attendance data correctly and make necessary corrections as needed.
· Require students to have a tardy/office permit to enter and leave class.
· Call the parent/guardian when a student is absent from your class within 24 hours. All teachers of record will be given a list of students marked absent for all/partial classes as documented on our system. Keep accurate records of you calls on spreadsheet provided by administration to submit in electronically every 3 weeks. See attachment and example.
· Notify the appropriate administrators if you discover a forged note, permit or document.
Leaving Campus:
Teachers should remain on campus at all times unless there is an emergency. If the occasion arises which requires you to leave campus, you must first make the Principal aware, if the Principal is not on campus then you must make the AP aware. You must then sign out and back in at the main office. An administrator must always be aware if a staff member being away from campus. Failure to get proper clearance to be off campus could jeopardize workman’s compensation benefits in the event of an accident during the time one is away performing school-related activities.
Substitutes:
Teachers should provide as much advance notice as possible when requesting a substitute. Teachers should request substitute teachers no later than 6:00am on the day of absence. If this is not possible, the request must be made by calling the Campus Secretary, Ms. Cabrera at (361)522-8702, Eugene Everett at (361)215-3996 or Mr. Ruiz at (210)789-9261.
All teachers are required to maintain a current substitute’s folder. This folder should contain lesson plans, procedures, routines, and policies pertaining to the management of the class. Teachers should identify by name and by class several students who can assist the substitute teacher. Lesson plans, attendance roster, a class schedule, a clock schedule and specific instructions about class rules and attendance procedures should be contained in the substitute’s folder. This folder should be left in a conspicuous place for the substitute teacher with a copy to remain on file with the campus secretary prior to the first day of instruction.