Your school has a culture, just like your classroom has a culture. This culture comes from the philosophy of the administration, as well as the beliefs and personalities of all of the teachers and students at the school. No two schools are alike in the way they do things and, as a new teacher, it may take you a few weeks, or even months, to become familiar with the culture of your new school. This can be an excellent time to use your active listening skills and to observe closely what is going on around you. Talk to others. Ask questions and listen carefully to the answers and the advice. When you are the new person in the mix, it is usually not the time to speak up too vocally about your opinion of what is not working or to make suggestions for change. The time for that is after you are accepted and respected as a valued member of the faculty and have had a little time under your belt to understand your school. Most administrators value team players and will want to see that you have the best interests of both your students and the school at heart.