GeneralSchool Information
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May I have a floor plan of the building?
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May I have a tour of the building?
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What type of community surrounds the school?
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What is the average class size and how many students are in the school?
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Is there a school lunch program or a place for teachers who bring their lunch?
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What are the facilities/resources that can be used by the teacher and class such as audio-visual aids, computers, maps, library, and supplies?
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Do special teachers visit the school? How may I learn about their services?
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What are the major interests, achievements, and activities of the pupils?
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Are there any unusual classes?
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May I observe other teachers at some time during my intern experience?
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How can I become involved with the total school experience?
Procedure and Policy
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What time do classes begin and end, and when am I expected to arrive in the morning and leave at night?
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What will be my schedule?
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How is discipline handled? What techniques should I as an intern use?
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May I have more information on general school policies?
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What is the procedure if a teacher can’t be in school?
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What is the policy concerning included individuals?
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What grading system is used in this school, and what grading responsibilities will I have?
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May I have a calendar of school activities?
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What extra-curricular activities and meetings will be available for me to attend?
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What extra duties will be required of me?
Classroom
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What does the mentor teacher expect of me, and what materials will I need?
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How far ahead should I plan lessons?
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What abilities will my students have? Are classes ability-grouped at any time?
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Will I be left alone in the classroom? When and for how long?
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Will I be provided with textbooks and manuals?
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What are the general room policies?
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Was there a teacher intern in this class before?
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Will I be allowed to observe for awhile?
Personal
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What is the proper dress for teacher interns?
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How should I address the other faculty member when introduced to them?
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Are there any social restrictions either from the school or the community?
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What do you look for when rating me?
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How will you inform me of my progress?