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if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/10/2008 7:41:04 AM
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artemis
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I can't think of a better place to put this and since many parents spend a lot of time at their kids' schools, I thought y'all might have some advice. I'm about to leave on 2 months of maternity leave and I'm meeting with my long-term sub on Friday just to go over details. She's working on her certification in Spanish (the subject I teach), I have good students, and my kiddos have all had it drilled into their heads what to expect and what is expected of them when I'm gone. I'm not anticipating any problems, but I still want to make sure the transition goes smoothly. The sub is not able to meet my kids before I leave, so my meeting with her on Friday afternoon will be the only prep time we have together.
I'm going to show her around the school, give a brief overview of my teaching methods (with the understanding that she can teach however she wants as long as the same material is covered), talk to her about school rules/regulations, etc. If you were about to take over another teacher's class for 2 months, what would you want to know ahead of time?
Thanks!
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/10/2008 11:03:55 AM
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Not specifically school / teaching related but as someone who subbed in offices it is helpful to know which bathroom / hallway is busy at which times and what parking spots get blocked in.
You know - the stuff that you need to know to go with the flow at work. It isn't gossip in an of itself, but the stuff that you've learned about working with your co-workers.
When is the copier always busy? Do you have a study hall monitor that won't honor a pass if the date isn't written out? I have a co-worker who insists on getting the bathroom to herself or she can't use it. Things that are outside of the actual classroom may be nice to know as well.
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/10/2008 1:43:03 PM
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I would make sure she knew about the deal with "testing season."
Make sure she knows WHO to go to regarding any questions that might come up.
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/12/2008 12:15:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: momma_bee
Not specifically school / teaching related but as someone who subbed in offices it is helpful to know which bathroom / hallway is busy at which times and what parking spots get blocked in.
You know - the stuff that you need to know to go with the flow at work. It isn't gossip in an of itself, but the stuff that you've learned about working with your co-workers.
When is the copier always busy? Do you have a study hall monitor that won't honor a pass if the date isn't written out? I have a co-worker who insists on getting the bathroom to herself or she can't use it. Things that are outside of the actual classroom may be nice to know as well.
I agree with all of these.
Maybe a student or two in each class that she can count on to be helpful if she needs something (and one or two she might want to keep an extra eye on if you're so inclined). Obviously the basics of where things are kept, how you do your files/grades, a way she can contact you for emergencies, etc.
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/12/2008 12:29:16 PM
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Last year my husband subbed for a teacher on maternity leave, but he never met her because he was subbing for the teacher subbing for her (who left rather abruptly.)
What really helped was the teacher left a binder with as much info about the students she could give. Obviously she left previous marks and how they compared to the rest of the class.
But she also gave information of when she spoke to parents, why and what their response was. This way my husband knew what challenges each student faced and how they were being helped in the home (and who was receiving little to no help in the home.)
As well she left examples of the students work, and questionnaires they filled out with what they liked/disliked about the subject and what they wanted to do after high school.
My husband appreciated it because he felt it really cut down on the getting to know you time the new teacher often has, and he felt he had a better understanding of the students right off the bat.
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/12/2008 3:33:31 PM
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Auben
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With a long term subbing job (high school), I'd like a scope and sequence for the time you'll be missing (or lesson plans if you have them made up), a calender with days off/testing/grades due/parents meetings, and a school class schedule. I'd also like any student information you have (parent's phone numbers especially), grade book, and seating charts.
Sometimes a list of where common things they might need can be handy (where you keep the chalk, the extra textbooks, where students usually turn in their work, etc).
It's very nice of you to consider this. Not every teacher does. I can't tell you the number of times I've subbed on the fly and it's so much easier to keep control when you know what's going on.
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/12/2008 4:45:51 PM
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artemis
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Right now, I have a binder in each of my classrooms (I travel between 2 schools), with information in it. There is a section for each of the following:
schedule and important phone numbers (office, department head, etc.)
where to find it in the classroom
information about individual classes (potential problems, helpful students, etc.)
what to do every day
starting the new semester
how to take attendance on the computer
how to enter grades
hard copies of class rosters
overview of lesson plans starting Nov. 3  (you know... just in case)
individual lesson plans starting Nov. 3
grading guidelines
answer keys
I'm trying to get a copy of a map of each school. Unfortunately, my department head at one school just quit 2 weeks ago and hasn't been replaced yet, so my sub won't have anyone to ask questions if she doesn't know what's going on. Hopefully they'll hire someone soon, but right now, there's a sub covering the other Spanish class.
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/15/2008 9:24:46 AM
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Update:
I met my sub yesterday and she seems wonderful. I'm really glad, because the other Spanish teacher had a horrible sub when she was on maternity leave  I think my sub will be great, though. One of my students stayed after school so he could meet her, too, so he'll put in a good word for her with the other kids  I've made sure that the first two days she is here, the students are working in groups on a self-guided exercise so she'll have time to get familiar with the kids, the classrooms, the procedures, etc. before she actually has to start teaching. I think she'll do a great job... I'm a lot less nervous now that I've met her 
On a vaguely related note, my principal was able to replace the other Spanish teacher (who quit unexpectedly), but the new teacher can't come until Jan. 1... so my principal asked me to write all the sub plans from now until Christmas break and to put together midterm exams that will work for her classes  I do NOT have time to do this  Especially since I have no idea what the students have learned so far (though I expect it is very little). I know they can't take the same midterm I'm giving, but I don't know what they can do. If I were a parent, I think I'd be furious about this situation... those kids have to take an EOC (end-of-course exam) in May or they will not get high school credit for the class. I feel bad for the kiddos  OK, I'll stop complaining about that now and just be glad that my students will be happily learning and furthering their education during my maternity leave
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 11/15/2008 2:59:30 PM
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Amy, it sounds as though you have thought of pretty much everything you should need. I know we had a gal who is on maternity leave as of yesterday (scheduled C-section).
I had tried to post in this thread earlier, but the school internet connection likes to quit when one is in the middle of something. Glad you were able to meet with your sub!
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RE: if you were my sub, what would you want to know? - 12/8/2008 7:40:37 PM
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1mlasp
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As someone who has done long term subbing for a spanish class, I'd say you have most everything covered!
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