school principal

Head of building

A school principal is the chief administrator of a school, responsible for managing staff, overseeing curriculum, maintaining discipline, and serving as the primary authority figure for students and teachers alike.

The term distinguishes this role from other meanings of principal, such as a sum of money or a leading actor.

The principal called an assembly to address the new attendance policy.

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discipline · authority · announcement · assembly · detention · expulsion · hallway · intercom · leadership · open door policy · mentor · stern · tie · suit · clipboard · graduation · honor roll · faculty

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school principalstudent

One formally enrolled somewhere

pupil · superintendent · schoolchild · freshman · kindergartener

institutional role/function

school principalstudent

One formally enrolled somewhere

pupil · truant · troublemaker · dropout · expelled student

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school principalparent

Mother or father

guardian · community member · school board member · taxpayer

Family

school, principal, schools, schooled, schooling, schooler, preschool, schoolhouse, schoolmaster

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