Last week I started working as the summer school administrator for my school. Although I'd interned last summer shadowing my principal who was acting as summer school administrator, I have to admit I was a little nervous. sitting next to the person incharge is much different than being the person in charge. It's even different than being an assistant principal during the school year. Sure, I have duties and responsibilities, but the biggest difference is that I'm IT. Meaning that, I may have my principal there as a safety net should I need her, but my seven teachers and ninety-seven students are looking to me these sixteen days of instruction and re-testing for guidance and decision-making. It was a little daunting.
I didn't (haven't, won't) panic though. I am taking it one day at a time. The month leading up to summer school was a busy one for me. In addition to end-of year finalizing, I prepared for the students and teachers who'd be attending and teaching summer school. I used data to determine who would be invited, sent invitations and applications home, collected applications to determine the number of teachers I'd have to hire, created rosters; planned for arrival, dismissal, breakfast, and lunch procedures, planned pre-planning agenda, ordered air for the part of the building I'd be using, and other logistical tasks. The first day of summer school and days since have gone smoothly and I know it's because I planned for it. I have great teachers and the students are working hard. Twelve more wonderful days to go!
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