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This template, created in Google Sheets, allows students to track assignment and assessments scores for the entire year, divided into four quarters. Template includes a cover sheet, sheet for each quarter's assignments, and assessment bar graph sheet. Cover sheet and cells are formulated to automatically calculate average assignment scores for each quarter and for the entire year as well as automatically calculate average assessment score over the course of the year. All cells are also formatte

This cover letter provides inspiration for prospective teachers applying for a new job teaching History / Social Studies. It targets life-long skills students can gain through the study of history and also discusses social skills and how explicitly teaching those matters, especially in the middle school setting. This cover letter helped me gain interviews in districts that received hundreds of applications for one opening.

After being "laid off" from my district for the third year in a row, I decided it was time to look for a more secure job. After hours and hours (weeks) of thinking and revising, this was my final resume. It helped me score interviews in districts receiving literally hundreds of applications for one position and I was offered a job on the spot at a highly sought after district in northern California. It is specific to middle school teachers and what is emphasized at that grade level but is appli

Middle school students need clear expectations and procedures! This list of over 25 procedures will set up clear guidelines for your students that will help ensure a smooth year. Designed specifically for middle school, these procedures explain expectations for everything from sharpening pencils, to using technology, to what to do when a guest walks in to the classroom. This is a must have that is especially helpful for beginning teachers!