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Beginning of the Year Review

Classroom Procedures are in place. The classroom is safe and under control. The classroom is safe and effective.*

(1 Very little Control – 5 Teacher is in Control, Classroom is safe and effective)

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom procedures?*

Yes

Classroom Procedures Comments

The physical classroom is set up, well-organized, and neat.*

(1 Room is not organized – 5 Room is set up and well-organized)

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the physical classroom setup?*

Yes

Physical Classroom Comments

Necessary Items are displayed: Flags, Mission Statement, and Emergency Info.*

(1- Important items are missing – 5 All Necessary Items are displayed)

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the necessary items being displayed?*

Yes

Necessary Items Comments

Lesson Plans are complete with basic information on Fridays for the next week.*

(1- Lesson plans are not always posted – 5 Lesson plans are complete and on time)

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the lesson plans?*

Yes

Lesson Plans Comments

Punctual – On time for duties, lunch, specials, dismissal, chapel, etc.*

(1 Rarely On time – 5 Always On Time)

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about their punctuality?*

Yes

Punctual Comments

Team player – The teacher works well in their department, they are communicating with their team and building relationships.*

(1- Teacher is struggling to connect with co-teachers – 5 Teacher is a team player and connects with co-workers)

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about them being a team player?*

Yes

Team Player Comments

Would you like to add a general comment for the beginning of the year review?*

This general comment is sent to the teacher.

Yes

Beginning of the Year General Comment

Beginning of Year Review Score

Informal Observation/Pop-In

Ratings are 1-5 with 5 being the highest possible points

Safety*

The classroom is safe. Necessary supervision is in place. Curtain for Code Red is immediately available. Emergency procedures are posted.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom safety?*

Yes

Safety Comments

Control*

The classroom may be busy and/or active, but it is clear that the teacher maintains control over the classroom.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom control?*

Yes

Control Comments

Physical Presence*

The teacher’s physical presence is appropriate for the activity going on in the classroom. The teacher may be moving around, speaking from the front, working with a student, etc.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the physical presence in the classroom?*

Yes

Physical Presence Comments

Cleanliness*

The room is neat and tidy. The workspace for the students is uncluttered and encourages productivity.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom cleanliness?*

Yes

Cleanliness Comments

On Track*

The lesson observed is on track with posted lesson plans.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom being on track?*

Yes

On Track Comments

Technology*

The use of technology is used and appropriate for the lesson.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom technology?*

Yes

Technology Comments

Biblical Integration*

Biblical integration is present and flows easily with the lesson.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom biblical integration?*

Yes

Biblical Integration Comments

Assessment of Learning*

Assessment of concepts is appropriate for the lesson.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the assessment of learning?*

Yes

Assessment of Learning Comments

Lakeside Student Work Displayed*

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the student work being displayed?*

Yes

Plant Street Student Work Displayed*

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the student work being displayed?*

Yes

Student Work Displayed Comments

Engagement*

The students are engaged in the lesson.

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom engagement?*

Yes

Engagement Comments

Would you like to add a general comment for the informal observation?*

This general comment is sent to the teacher.

Yes

Informal Observation General Comment

Informal Observation/Pop-In Score

Formal Observation

Control – Who is in control of the classroom?*

Unclear / Students 1 – Teacher 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Lakeside Control – Who is in control of behavior outside of the classroom? Lunch, halls, dismissal.*

Unclear / Students 1 – Teacher 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Plant Street Control – Who is in control of behavior outside of the classroom? Lunch, halls, dismissal.*

Unclear / Students 1 – Teacher 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the control in the classroom?*

Yes

Control – Who is in control of the classroom comments

Procedures – Classroom procedures are being followed.*

Not Evident 1 – Evident 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom procedures?*

Yes

Procedures – Classroom procedures are being followed comments

Engagement – Students are engaged in the lesson.*

Zero Engagement 1 – 100% Engagement 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the engagement in the classroom?*

Yes

Engagement – Students are engaged in the lesson comments

Biblical Integration – Biblical Integration is observed during teaching.*

1/5 Not Observed/Observed

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the biblical integration in the classroom?*

Yes

Biblical Integration – Biblical Integration is observed during teaching comments

Assessment – Teacher is assessing students understanding of concepts.*

No Evidence 1 – Clear Evidence 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the assessment in the classroom?*

Yes

Assessment – Teacher is assessing students understanding of concepts comments

Technology – Teacher is able to competently use technology as a teaching tool in the classroom.*

No Evidence 1 – Clear Evidence 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the use of technology in the classroom?*

Yes

Technology – Teacher is able to competently use technology as a teaching tool in the classroom comments

Classroom – Classroom is organized and safe.*

No Evidence 1 – Clear Evidence 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom?*

Yes

Classroom – Classroom is organized and safe comments

Lesson Plans – Lesson plans have all the necessary components.*

Incomplete 1 – Complete 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Lesson Plans – Lesson Plans are posted on time.*

Never 1 – Always 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Lesson Plan Quality – Lesson Plans are of high quality.*

Low Quality 1 – High Quality 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the classroom lesson plans?*

Yes

Lesson Plans – Lesson plans comments

Community – The teacher is engaged in the FA community.*

Works independently, isolated 1 – Works well with their team 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the community involvement?*

Yes

Community – The teacher is engaged in the FA community comments

Attitude – The teacher displays a positive, Christlike attitude.*

Poor attitude 1 – Christlike attitude

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the attitude?*

Yes

Attitude – The teacher displays a positive, Christlike attitude comments

Pace – The teacher is on track with the curriculum pace.*

Severely off Pace 1 – Right on Track 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the pace?*

Yes

Pace – The teacher is on track with the curriculum pace comments

Communication – The Teacher communicates clearly and in a timely fashion with students, families and school community.*

Rarely Communicates 1 – Excellent Communication 5

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Would you like to add a comment about the communication?*

Yes

Communication – The Teacher communicates clearly and in a timely fashion with students, families and school community comments

Would you like to add a general comment for the formal observation?*

Yes

Formal Observation General Comment

Formal Observation Score

Do you on a regular basis reflect / assess your teaching ability?*

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please rate yourself on your ability to maintain accurate records.*

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please rate yourself on your communication with families.*

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please rate yourself on your communication with other staff members and administration.*

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please rate yourself on your contribution to the school.*

Are you volunteering at 2 school events and attending 2 open houses? Are you involved with the school in other ways, outside of your teaching responsibilities?

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please rate yourself on your professional growth and development.*

Are you growing as an educator? Are you looking for ways to develop your teaching skills?

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please rate yourself on your professionalism.*

Are you dealing with others in a professional manner?

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Are you actively involved in a local church?*

Unsatisfactory

Basic

Proficient

Distinguished

Please identify your top two areas of strength.*

Please identify your top two areas of weakness.*

Please identify your goals for next year.*

Are there areas / issues that your administrator can help you with?*

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