The Traditional School Commitment
The methods, curriculum, procedures, and expectations in the traditional school setting are somewhat different than the typical school. A firm commitment on the part of the staff is one of the most important factors in making this program successful. Teachers in the traditional school need to have a strong commitment to the following:
TO deliver purposeful, consistent instruction that is primarily whole class in nature.
TO teach all of the adopted curriculum and on the adopted curriculum.
TO adhere to the schedule outlined in the time analysis chart and administer the adopted quarterly tests.
TO set up a clear, consistent grading system that is based on or can be converted to % grades and not modify the content standards or grades of any but identified special education students.
TO produce a progress report of specific learning indicators each 4.5 weeks that is shared with the parents and the principal.
TO maintain a classroom that has:
-Desks in rows facing the front of the classroom
-A neat, orderly, uncluttered appearance that is free of unnecessary furniture, equipment, and materials.
TO complete the Spalding training and implement the techniques and materials on a daily basis and carefully review the Shurley Method materials and implement the program.
TO enforce and model, consistently, the school-wide classroom/playground rules, dress code, attendance, and tardy procedures.
b give meaningful homework assignments at least three times per week and credit the completion of all of those assignments.
TO consistently adhere to all of the schedules for recess, lunch, and special classes and limit field trips, speakers, and extra-curricular activities to only those that directly and significantly teach the fundamental subject matter.
TO not use videos as part of the instructional curriculum.
TO teach, through precept and example, the values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline.