Field Experience Q-1


·         Describe the school community.  How do the halls look? Sound? The school itself is extremely clean, the building was just renovated a few years ago so it is all new and updated.  There was very little chatter within the halls.  The student are not overly loud but are able to talk quietly when waiting in line. 

·         What is the noise level? Is it a happy sound? Like in the previous question, the noise level is soft but very happy and controlled.   

·         Are there any displays? Each grade level had their own décor for the specific holiday such as Valentine’s Day.  The rest of the halls in general were very clean with plants and boards for future student art/displays.

·         What is the library, gym, music room and art room like?

I was not in the library, music or art room; there are specific teachers for these separate instruction which give the primary teacher time to catch up on any other classroom tasks.  I was able to go into the gyms, newly renovated, very clean but both on the small side.  It is mainly used for small assemblies and lunch time for the students.

·         How much pride is taken in the overall school appearance?  Between the inside and outside of the school, the amount of pride was very relevant by the teachers and staff.

·         Is the principal easy to talk with? I was not able to talk with the principal but I did speak with the assistant superintendent of schools here at the Osage School.  This was actually an eye opening experience because I was able to talk with not only other teachers but I was able to see that there are many other levels of the school that most of us do not think about.  She was a very nice woman and my teacher said I made a very good impression so that is awesome! 

·         How are the school secretaries?  The secretary I spoke with was very happy and extremely helpful.  I was fortunate enough to have lunch with one of the secretaries, she was very easy to talk with and we laughed throughout the whole lunch.  Do they make a good first impression?   Most definitely made a good first impression!

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