Being prepared for the new school year

As a proactive teacher new to the classroom I would want to be completely prep ared for the entourage of first day students starting a new school year. I realize that in order to be totally prepared and ready for any problems that may arise I need to consider how to divert those problems before they manifest by preparing myself and my classroom, and ensuring that twain foster a conducive, positive learning environment I willing be ahead of the game.The list of preparation tasks that I would under impart are as follows Make convinced(predicate) I have a sound grasp of the curriculum and prepare as many materials and lessons as I can for the first month at least, being sure to take all learning styles and strategies into account. Make sure I know pertinent personnel in the school, where they are located and how I get in contact with them. receive a list of school regulations and procedures. Make sure I know where supplies and resources are located and how they are obtained, incl uding the library and computer facilities. Make sure I know where and how everyday activities occur, such as where assignments are submitted, where the toilets are located and where to send students if they are ill. Develop a plan or list of strategies on how I will bulk with the little problems or concerns that may arise, such as late students, ill-treat of resources, special needs students and timetabling conflicts. Determine a set of class rules not too many so that students understand what is acceptable behaviour in the classroom and what I expect of them. Display these rules in an easily hearty spot for students to see and for me to refer to at any given time. Obtain class list and write name tags on desks ensuring a blend in of student backgrounds and gender are integrated as much as possible, in an attempt to avert small cliques or groups developing. Arrange desks so that students can work individually, in small groups or as a class, ensuring that all students can see me and the board easily. Arrange all piece of furniture and classroom resources so that they are easily obtainable by students without them having to raise over each other, furniture or other resources. Locate, obtain and contribute pictures, posters and any other materials relevant to the years curriculum, around the room. date all facilities such as fans, lights etc. are in operative order, if not ensure they are fixed before school commences. last while resting during the summer holidays I will endeavor to read street smart literature on classroom management and any other areas of by-line or concern for my teaching year.