Calendar Checklist

Do These Things Before School Starts:

Acquire your schedule
Find your room(s)
Meet with principal, other music department staff, school office staff, custodians,
activities/ athletic director (add a document here – questions to ask each of these people)
Read District and Building policies
Check to see if your school has a Music Booster club – contact the Booster president
Find and read your District’s Music curriculum plan
Compile or locate a calendar of important dates (performances, deadlines, etc.). Make
sure your events are on the school District’s calendar
Plan classroom procedures/ consequences & post them
Compile handbook and plan grading procedures
Check inventory (instruments/uniforms/other equipment) for needed repairs
Post required emergency plans in your room
Review class lists (get class lists from previous two years)
Contact student leaders as needed
Plan for music distribution (check past programs for ideas)
Plan for uniform/ choir robe distribution
Sign up for a Music Mentor with KMEA

Do These Things Through the Year:

Learn the school’s procedures for purchase orders, requesting transportation, professional development,
building use requests, field trip policies, and fundraising
Keep parents and administrators informed of upcoming events and performances
Find out how your district awards professional development points/hours
Join professional organizations particular to your field (KMEA/NAfME, KBA, KCDA, KSTA, etc.)
Attend professional conferences and workshops to keep learning and to stay in contact with colleagues
Talk to your KMEA Mentor

Do These Things Before the Year Ends: