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 Principal (school) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A principal is generally the chief administrator in an elementary school, or high school.
In many American, Australian, Canadian, French, and New Zealand schools, a principal is the head of a school who has been appointed to his position by the school board, superintendent, or other body.
The principal makes the executive decisions that govern the school, as well as having the authority over the employment (and firing in some cases) of the teachers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/School_principal   (210 words)

  
 Education administrators
Principals must use clear, objective guidelines for teacher appraisals, because pay often is based on performance ratings.
During summer months, principals are responsible for planning for the upcoming year, overseeing summer school, participating in workshops for teachers and administrators, supervising building repairs and improvements, and working to be sure the school has adequate staff for the school year.
Schools continue to be involved with students’ emotional welfare as well as their academic achievement.
stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos007.htm   (3135 words)

  
 Principal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Principal (school), head of a primary or secondary school
Principal (law), a person who authorises an agent to act to create a legal relationship with a third party
Principal, in finance, the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Principal   (164 words)

  
 The Essential School Principal: A Changing Role in a Changing School
In this regard, an effective principal must be much more than "keeper of the vision": she must foster a faculty capable of marshaling ITSELF to keep the vision and to go forward as a governance system.
Most Essential school principals interviewed here agreed that the school's original decision to join the Coalition was not up for grabs, at least under their leadership--but they felt compelled to keep examining its progress toward its professed goals.
Though these principals represent a range of styles, all of them emphasize the need to distribute authority, to trust their staffs to use it well, and to facilitate the conflicts that arise when decisions are shared.
www.essentialschools.org /cs/resources/view/ces_res/102   (5304 words)

  
 Comprehensive School Reform: Principal Leadership Training and School Reform: A Guide for School and District Leader
Principals and school administrators must develop comprehensive plans in order to have every student proficient in reading, mathematics, and science by the year 2014.
Principals must also be the leaders of reform, for few school improvement initiatives succeed without support from the school principal (Barth, 2001).
School leaders play major roles in ensuring that school reform efforts are successful as they are expected to possess the skills needed to lead instruction and manage the reform effort's implementation.
www.ncrel.org /csri/tools/lead.htm   (3446 words)

  
 Principal Leadership in an Inclusive School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Principals must always project the vision of inclusive education and continually reinforce with teachers and staff the "big picture" so that everyone continues to work toward the inclusive mission of the school.
Sergiovanni (2001) pointed out further responsibilities of the principal and other school leaders regarding vision and leadership when he described their responsibilities for encouraging a dialogue about what the school stands for and where it should be headed.
Principals in successful inclusive high schools understand that teachers are best suited to respond to the unique set of problems related to inclusive education.
www.newhorizons.org /spneeds/inclusion/staff/bauer.htm   (1172 words)

  
 Middle school principal professional development resources
Principal evaluation is "all over the map," says this article in ASCD's "Education Update" (December 2000), and, as accountability for student performance becomes an ever larger factor in measuring a principal's effectiveness, fair and consistent evaluation procedures are paramount.
It is a school where from the time a visitor walks in the front door there is no doubt that the school's focus is on advancing the achievement of every student and every adult....
Although middle school principals in Jefferson County, KY still struggle to find the time they need to be "leaders of standards-based reform," they say a heightened awareness in the central office about their key role in reform is leading to more support and better principal professional development.
www.middleweb.com /ContntsPrin.html   (2384 words)

  
 School Principal Certificate
The School Principal Certification was designed to produce school leaders who are knowledgeable about current theories and strategies in leadership and change.
The School Principal Certification is available for teachers who already possess initial teaching certificates and requires a minimum of five years of appropriate teaching experience.
Students will not be recommended for the School Principal Certificate until all course requirements are met, initial teaching certificate has been received, and all required sections of the Praxis Exams have been taken, and five years of satisfactory professional school experience have been completed.
www.drexel.edu /catalog/certificates/edu-principal.htm   (438 words)

  
 Elementary School Principal of the Year
Her staff call Walters a 'teachers' principal' not only because she remembers what it was like to be a teacher, but more importantly, because she remembers what it was like to be a child.
Ben Augello served as classroom teacher in New York from 1963-1970 and as assistant principal from 1970-1976 and as a school principal in Massachusetts from 1976-1989.
The school’s Community Action Team encompasses all fifth grade students who are encouraged to reach out to their school, town, state, country and world communities.
www.edies.org /ElementaryPrincipal.htm   (1178 words)

  
 16 KAR 3:050. Professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal, all grades.
A school administrator is an instructional leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community;
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
An applicant for certification as a school principal, including vocational principal, shall attain the specified minimum score on the assessments required by 16 KAR 6:030.
www.lrc.state.ky.us /kar/016/003/050.htm   (1146 words)

  
 High school's principal gets reassignment - Eastern Shore News - delmarvanow.com
Principal Daryl Unnasch was notified after a school board vote Friday that he had been reassigned to the division's central administrative office to research and provide data to school restructuring teams.
School board Chairman Jim Chapman said Monday that the board voted to remove Unnasch as principal based on English's recommendation, and said it had been discussing "restructuring and reforming our educational process" for the last month.
Unnasch's reassignment capped a whirlwind two-week period at the school, where second-semester scheduling in January was held at the last minute -- final copies were distributed to teachers the Friday before the start of the semester.
www.delmarvanow.com /easternshore/stories/20060208/2249863.html   (747 words)

  
 Ontario Middle School Principal LaVelle Cornwell
As the Director of Secondary Education for the Ontario School District, she now is in charge of nearly 1400 students and 125 staff members.
I wanted them to be able to earn that credit, so I went back to school." It is this dedication that earned her Teacher of the Year honors at OHS in 1989, the last year she coached volleyball.
She became an associate principal at OMS in 1999, and principal in 2001.
www.ontario.k12.or.us /District0203/oms/cornwell.html   (258 words)

  
 High School Principal Discussion
I think the key is school staffs needs to have a feeling they are controlling their own destiny.
My biggest concern....and if you are a high school principal you understand this all too well.
So....if you are a high school principal - you might respond to this post so I can see if there is any interest out there.
highschoolprincipal.blogspot.com   (1271 words)

  
 News from Agape Press
An atheist teacher at Boca Raton High School condemned principal Geoff McKee for telling staff at a recent faculty meeting that all of his significant decisions are made prayerfully.
The high school's chief administrator considers that incident and several others like it to be moments of divine intervention.
Since the Christian principal took over there, Boca Raton High has gone from being a school with seriously high crime statistics to one with the lowest incidence of violence in all of Palm Beach County.
headlines.agapepress.org /archive/9/132004a.asp   (366 words)

  
 Rogers Middle School: Principal
Gary Stebbins, principal of Rogers Middle School in West San Jose, California, has over 30 years experience as an educator and administrator in a variety of traditional and nontraditional settings.
When speaking of his educational background, Gary is often heard to quip, "I went to college to study Wildlife Management and became a middle school principal!" After the usual laughter subsides, Gary goes on to explain that habitat is critical to survival.
For the 2003-2004 school year, Gary is planning to teach a leadership class that emphasizes building relationships and school community.
www.clms.net /stw/2003/rogersprincipal.htm   (355 words)

  
 Memorial Spaulding School, Principal's Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
At Memorial-Spaulding we are dedicated to the creation of a fully inclusive school in which each and every child is challenged and succeeds.
We believe that we have the opportunity to create, in Claude Steele's words, a "wise school," a school that is rigorous and satisfying for all of our children and for all of us.
We know that optimal learning occurs when the school community is committed to academic excellence, has passion for children, intolerance for racism, and an anti-racist, prejudice-free learning environment.
www.newton.mec.edu /memorialspaulding/principal.html   (259 words)

  
 SAN FRANCISCO / Court upholds student speech rights / Ruling favors teen suspended for sign: 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus'
A high school principal violated a student's constitutional rights by suspending him for 10 days after the boy held up a banner reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus'' at a televised parade near campus, a federal appeals court has ruled.
The principal said the teenager's words -- which the boy later called a meaningless phrase meant only to attract the cameras at the parade in Juneau, Alaska -- were a pro-marijuana message that clashed with school district policy.
Principal Deborah Morse crossed the street, grabbed and crumpled the banner, and told Frederick he was suspended for promoting illegal drug use.
sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/13/BAG73HMU931.DTL   (545 words)

  
 WLTX-TV News, Weather, Sports for Columbia and the Midlands of South Carolina
She says when she contacted the Jasper County Comprehensive School, she found out high school principal, Howard Fore, put the camera there.
Brinson said high school principal, Howard Fore, placed the camera in the bathroom last Sunday to control vandalism.
He said cameras in public school bathrooms are legal because schools have more leeway on privacy issues.
www.wltx.com /news/news19.aspx?storyid=32928   (293 words)

  
 ☞ problem - school principal problem solving - school principal problem solving online guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
at school may be a change in behavior or a call from the teacher or principal.
school will develop a statement regarding use of the problem solving process in the building handbook and district newsletter.
Parents and schools have a "built-in" partnership with the child as the focus.
www.problem101.info /problem-solving/school-principal-problem-solving.html   (711 words)

  
 Boy in shooting may be tried as adult - Crime & Punishment - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Bruce, 48, was shot in the chest and died at a hospital.
Campbell County High School Principal Gary Seale is shown in an undated yearbook photo.
Pam Cannon, a parent who has two sons at the high school, and several students said Bartley stabbed Seale in the hand with a pencil when Seale was Bartley’s middle school principal.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9970713   (784 words)

  
 komo news | School Principal Arrested For Investigation Of Voyeurism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The principal of Chimacum High School was jailed Monday after pictures of a student were discovered on his school-issued computer.
CHIMACUM - The principal of Chimacum High School was arrested and jailed Monday for investigation of voyeurism after pictures of a Chimacum School District student were discovered on his school-issued computer, Jefferson County Undersheriff Tim Perry said.
Whipple, hired five years ago as high school principal, is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Jefferson County Superior Court, said county Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell.
www.komotv.com /stories/42384.htm   (813 words)

  
 CNN.com - School vice principal: 'Give me a hug' - June 20, 2001
I'm employed as a vice principal by the Prince George's County, Maryland, public schools.
The school system's main offices are in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
I worked as a classroom teacher for 11 years, was promoted to the magnet coordinator's position and applied for, interviewed and received the vice principal position.
archives.cnn.com /2001/CAREER/dayonthejob/06/20/esposito   (1050 words)

  
 Holden R-3 High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Holden High School is located at 1901 S. Main and houses grades nine to twelve.
You can reach the school via telephone at (816)732-5523 or email Principal Matt Lindsey at mlindsey@holden.k12.mo.us.
Holden R-III is not responsible for the content or functionality of links and pages maintained by agencies or individuals outside the school district.
schoolweb.missouri.edu /holden.k12.mo.us/Root1/school_HIGH/hhome.htm   (131 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Middle School Principal's Calendar : A Month-By-Month Planner for the School Year: Books: Robert ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Developed by veteran administrators, the "nuts and bolts" described in the monthly chapters will give both new and experienced middle school principals the effective tools they need to help ensure a smooth opening to the school year.
The Middle School Principal’s Calendar can be utilized year after year to ensure a smooth transition from new student orientation straight through to the end-of-the-year newsletter.
The Middle School Principal’s Calendar is essential for the multitalented professional whose goal is to foster a positive educational environment for staff and students alike.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0761939792?v=glance   (1478 words)

  
 Coe School: The Principal's Page
They are looking for students at Coe Elementary School who will be in the 3rd-5th grades in fall 2005 and take the school bus to school (and also some children who are driven to school by parents).
Coe has traditionally been a school where both staff and the parent community believe that art cannot be an add-on only when budgets are flush, that art is an essential part of a complete curriculum.
With all the discussion of school closure, budgets and student assignments it is imperative that we know what is going on within our state relating to funding.
www.seattleschools.org /schools/coe/principal   (13854 words)

  
 Lehua Elementary School - Principal
Previous to my present position, I was a vice principal at Waipahu High School, Barbers Point Elementary School, and Iliahi Elementary School.
Public school teachers in Hawaii are dedicated to bringing the best education possible to children, and the teachers at Lehua are among the most committed.
I believe that if everyone's contribution in the school community is valued, a richer learning environment will be created.
www.k12.hi.us /~lehua/principal.htm   (306 words)

  
 Rogers Middle School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Our mission at Rogers Middle School is to create a positive learning environment in which students have the opportunities needed to learn and mature.
We believe that the success of our students and that of our school depends upon the cooperative efforts of the students, faculty, families, and the greater community.
Rogers Middle School is part of the Moreland School District.
www.moreland.k12.ca.us /Rogers   (343 words)

  
 Wayzata Public Schools
At its May 22 work session, the School Board of Wayzata Public Schools reviewed the draft of the preliminary budget for the 2006-2007 school year, also referred to as fiscal year 2007.
Because many students and families will be attending a new elementary school next year due to the recent boundary changes, the elementary schools are scheduling various activities to welcome students and families to the schools.
Rohan Agrawal, a junior at Wayata High School, is one of 20 students nationwide who has qualified for the Olympiad Study Camp in June, at the Air Force Academy in Colorado.
www.wayzata.k12.mn.us   (1326 words)

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