I teach in a high school that doesn’t tell us what we are teaching until a couple of weeks before school starts ( not talking about schedule, I mean the actual classes). We start in three weeks. I would spend an hour or two each day beginning August 1st getting things organized, revising, and adding to my lessons. My teacher friends from other districts seem surprised that we are not informed yet. My previous school told us in May. How many of you don’t know what classes you are teaching yet?

likehelpful
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

Consider it a blessing. The longer I stay in this profession the more I feel that turning my brain off completely in the summer is preferable to trying to plan before anyone steps into my classroom.

likesmartfunny

I think the major issues that the admin faces in my school is the classroom space is limited, there is declining enrollment and there are too many courses running because there are no study halls. So if they consolidate or introduce study halls then teachers will have to be let go. It’s not an ideal position for them to be in. So one of the consequences is that people’s projected schedules could change.

You all are saints...I would lose my mind. I can't imagine not know what I'm supposed to teach like that. We always know assignments by March/ April for the next year. Granted that could change up until mid Aug with enrollment in some situations, but it's a pretty good thing to count on...especially if you are not the newest person in the building.

likesmart

That would be so nice. I definitely understand some change ups with schedules and classes might happen. I want to go back with a great attitude and prepared for my classes. Obviously, COVID could still through a hitch in the works.

like
Recent IconRecent

There are so many factors affecting scheduling. And it’s a challenge for admin to get fully staffed sometimes and that is a huge factor. Especially at small schools.

like

I believe the entire system has challenges! — it is a bit dated in origins and design, perhaps underfunded in recent times. I feel that there will be more to come in the 21stC with increasingly new demands.

like

I know all of the classes I am teaching and I have since the end of the last school year. I think I would be a wreck if I didn’t know ahead of time.

like

I know I will teach 4 units of sixth and two units of seventh grade science! I also know my plan period. I couldn’t imagine not knowing until the beginning of the year

like

Still don’t know….

like

Could it be that “proper planning “ from admins perspective means teacher contract hours?

like

I start September 1st and still don't know either

like

Sadness

like

Woohoo! FINALLY found out what I am teaching this year. They posted classes on PowerSchool yesterday. Thankfully I still have two weeks of summer before I need to report back.

upliftingsmart

We know In May of the following year. That sounds a discussion with the union.

like

That's not in our contract, placement is principal discretion.

like

I’ve had my schedule since school out. They did give a class I don’t know what it is but I think it’s online

like

I’ve never heard of that!!

like

This is how it works for us, too.

like

According to our contract, we are supposed to be informed by the beginning of May. That doesn't always happen, but we know before school gets out and there are few changes before school starts.

like

Our principal has to give us an official letter informing us of our teaching assignment for the next school year no later than June 1st. BUT as long as they give you written email or paper mail notice, they can still move you all summer if they hire new people and need to move your position to another class.

Last year I was hired in August and the principal thought I would be a better fit for an existing class and not the class she interviewed me for- so the poor girl who had prepped all summer got moved to a completely different grade level and subject. It was legal per school district rules- because school had not started yet.

like

I still don’t really know….only a vague maybe of what students I will teach

like

My principal just called several of us mid-July. She is putting a "veteran" teacher at each grade level regardless of their experience there. All the other openings are new hires. Nothing against first-year teammates, we've all been there. . . but this is an unpaid mentorship while being on a learning curve. It is professional AND respectful to inform staff in May where they will be. Then the staff member has the autonomy to agree or look elsewhere. (If you are new in a building of all new staff- evaluate your tolerance for bull.)

like

Wow, as a Master teacher I would be upset if they did that to me. As you pointed out, it’s an unpaid mentoring program. I come from a big district in PA. There are approximately 450+ teachers. (This does not include outside support staff or aids.) There are maybe 15-20 teachers retired each year. It’s really hard to get a job in my district as well as neighboring school district. Is your high rate of new hires due to class sizes? Retiring teachers? Teachers leaving the district? What is the size of your district?

I have not been told yet. We start Aug. 25.

like

Maybe I’m misunderstanding your post, but how is it you only find out what you’re teaching three weeks before school starts? Is that within a department? For example, English/Literature you would be teaching something that falls in that department?

like

Any teachers in my school know if they are moving classes by the end of the previous year. All of our curriculum is online and accessible at all times.

like

I begin planning my courses at 7:19 A.M. day #1. The students arrive at 7:20.

Wow

That is just crazy! We are told in May as well. What is their purpose for keeping you in the dark?

I supposedly know what classes, but given the number of students who failed last year in the prerequisite classes to mine, I think they’ll change…. Whatever the classes are, I’ll teach them.

I think it has to do with shortages and moving teachers around to the subjects they could teach based on experience or certification.

Related Posts

How do i get my students to engage more in live online lessons? Obviously, I can grade them on participation, but are there any other creative ideas to actually get them to WANT to participate?

like

Come see a LIVE chemistry lesson on making ICE CREAM !! Day: 11/19/2020; Time: 5:00 pm EST; Place: Facebook Live (Jonte Lee). For more information, please see the flyer below.

Post Photo

I am a middle school social studies teacher and my husband is a high school art teacher. He has been an art teacher for a very long time and he’s not super proficient with Google classroom but I am. I have been helping him with lesson online resources & creating hyper docs for the lessons. He is struggling with the students not having a lot of supplies at home and how to have them create multiple day art pieces.  he teaches at a low income area, how is everyone handling supplies to students? 

like

Www.helenesnotes call now to sign up for the fall! 516-474-6181 Online lessons! Give them or yourself something fun, positive and good to do! All ages 5 and up including Adults!

Post Photo
like

I need some new ideas for virtual library skills lessons. What has worked for you all?

I taught the math lesson so abominably that the vice principal (who was observing at the back of the classroom) took over my lesson. How do you recover after a terrible day at work?

like

How have you used plickers in the classroom? Is this a daily part of anyone’s lesson?

Post Photo
like
like

I have a first grader who has a 2 sec attention span. I have to use a scripted ELA curriculum with lots of talk but not much writing. She NEEDS to do something focused on the lesson. Any ideas? TIA

Hi can you advertise here? I teach private piano-flute and violin lessons online

Hi! Can someone recommend a source for learning how do simple, fun music lessons on Zoom? I teach first grade and use music for my transitions. I would also like to play songs for them with my guitar, but am concerned it won’t sound good on zoom (the guitar, not my voice, which is bad, we established that long ago)

What are the most important lessons you have learned at your lowest point and how do they continue helping you?

like

What are the biggest lessons you've learned from being fired

like

I’m looking for a creative lesson to match this standard. Any suggestions ?

Post Photo

After 18 years, I lost my art room to a classroom this year in order to spread out kids due to Covit19. They said we can’t hand out papers.. kinda thinking art is remote for all. I will do lessons on google classroom with live lesson to classrooms and home. I was told special area teachers may be “repurposed”. We will be used like a TA. One class will be spread out two rooms.Aday teacher in one room, I help in other room. B day teachers switch 😳😷☹️.. I know I’m lucky to have a job but.

Hello! I’m new at PBL learning. Where can I find already prepared lessons? I’d like to use other teachers’ successful lesson plans before I try to create my own.

like

Check out my Instagram live Question and Answer about Piano, Flute and Violin lessons Sun June 6 at 7:30 my instagram page is helenes_notes! Last weekend I did a Facebook live on the same subject in case you cant make it in a couple of weeks you can check out my Helene's Notes Facebook page! If your interested in lessons feel free to call me at 516-474-6181

What are some general warm-up prompts that can be applied to different texts & get students' wheels turning before a lesson or discussion?

like

More Posts

PwC Advisory or EY FSO for M level role?

likehelpful

What is leave policy at nagarro? Heard that leaves are part of ctc? Is it correct? It would be great if someone can tell me everything about leave policy here!

like

Anyone at the Q center this week?

Hi Fishes,

On Saturday 6th August I had two technical round with LTI (L1 and L2) and my L2 round was pretty good but I haven't received any update from HR. Anyone can please let me know what is the recruiting process of LTI...Please !! @LTI

like

Would you advice to lgbtqi+ consultants the Middle East ? Or to avoid it at all? Opportunity to relocate there but want to check if it would be safe due to the many projects in KSA

like

Working in Infosys Consulting in financial services domain. Looking for a change in the same domain. Can anybody help with a reference.

like

Which are good B schools to get into tech in US?

like

Anybody have experience w a ski erg. Thinking about getting one to compliment my rower

Mid- level writer worried I can’t make enough money in this industry. What are successful pivots people have made? Tech?

like

Is your firm hiring for remote advisory positions? What service line? What does the work look like?

My Accounting background is:

3 years GT Audit - manage small team, manage engagements, audit etc

2 years Industry Accounting - manage small team, improve monthly processes, month-end close, reconciliations, generate financial reports, generate budget and forecasts

Referrals welcome.

like

Provide a caption contest...make it funny 😁

Post Photo
like

Any Big 4 technology audit partners out there that have left for a mid-tier firm? If so what was the driver? And are you glad you made the switch?

like

Started listening to more music at home now that we’re locked in. For those that have a nice sound system at home and have an Amazon Echo, do you port the Echo’s sound to your sound system? Debating doing that vs buying then nicer Echo Studio. Weighing the pros/cons.

like
like

The layoffs must have pissed some people off.

Post Photo
likefunny

Folks are companies asking employees to come back to office from June regardless of COVID-19 situation?

like

Anyone at Oliver Wyman able to take a quick look at my resume before I apply (entry-level)? I’m also open to referrals

likefunny

How should I react to my CD’s boasting of her lavish lifestyle?
I’m never going to relate with my salary.

like

Hello everyone.

This is a thank you post.

This platform has helped me in a way to get more than a 100% hike.

I am working as a Data Scientist with 5.6 yrs of experience in DS/ML.

My current CTC was 12.6 LPA and after switch, I got 32.2 LPA (30 fixed).

So I would like to thank everyone who posts comments and share their experiences. This helps a lot to understand the current market scenario and whether they are underpaid or not.

PS: Attaching my CTC

Post Photo
likeupliftinghelpfulsmart

What kind of behavior systems do you use in your classroom? I teach 1st grade. I’m tired of using the folder/calendar system with 🙂/🙁 and a prize box. Any ideas?

Additional Posts in Teachers

I'm a large man that works out almost every day. It is amazing that there are junior high students that speak to me with such a huge attitude.

like

This will be the first year I’m teaching both middle and high school. I wanted to be careful to decorate in ways that were more suitable for both, so I added a little wall of quotes. Yaye or nay??

Post Photo
likesmart

I am on FMLA before Christmas break and admin knows, but grades were due and my sub couldn't do it. However, the grading system which is new messed up my grades up but I am not allowed to do anything during my fmla school related. Praying I dont get in trouble when I get back in January. Was I in the right not to stress about it until I get back?

like
like
like

Anyone over 70 still teaching? If so, why and how is it going?

likehelpful

I really want to quit teaching. But the thing is I don't know if the problem is just at my campus or with the profession in general.

like

Those of you teaching elementary students simultaneously (remote/in-person): Are all your students allowed to use Chromebook’s/Ipads while you teach? Also, are you using a webcam?

like

How important is it to teach telling time (on an analog clock) when kids have access to digital ones? I notice the kids don't seem to think it's important.

like

I'm thinking about leaving the teaching profession because of this new move towards distance learning. it's just that there's no place to go. gotta pay the bills. Anyone else?

like

I love it when students make me laugh. I feel like it strengthens our connection so much. I wish I did it more. When was the last time you laughed with your students, and what was it about?

like

Print and Ship?

Does anyone know of an online service where I can upload documents that are then printed and shipped by the company to my students? FedEx Kinko's is astronomically expensive.

like

I'm shocked by the number of parents who don't understand the basics of technology/internet. I don't mind helping them, but it is time-consuming one on one. I wish the school would have training for them.

likehelpful

Is teaching the only profession where there is a HUGE discrepancy in salary and support based on WHERE your school is located?

like

Every school seems to have a different protocol or threshold (% positive cases) for closing. In NYC, it's 3%. What is it at your school? Do you think it should be up to the district or a national standard?

likefunny

Do you have a LinkedIn? Do you think it's useful to have one?

like

I keep getting pink slipped, non-renewed, etc. 5 out of 7 years as a teacher. It always seems like they’re looking for excuses, but maybe I’m not cut out for this. Has anyone else had this happen?

like

How many teachers feel like we should postpone school until September 7?

like

I’ve been teaching high school for over 10 years now. Lately I have been frustrated with my students’ helpless and entitled attitudes. Is this just how teens are today? How do you deal with it?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal