vice-principal

Principal's right hand

A vice-principal is the administrator ranking just below a principal in a school, handling discipline, scheduling, and daily operations.

The vice-principal often steps in when the principal is absent: The vice-principal called my parents about the fight.

Most secondary schools have at least one; larger schools may have several.

discipline

detention

Temporary official holding

consequences · enforcement · infractions · reprimand · misconduct · referral · write-up · dress-code · tardy · truancy

hierarchy

deputy

Authorized substitute or assistant

superintendent · interim · acting · succession · promotion · advancement · rank · authority · delegation

administration

scheduling

Assigning times to events

procedures · oversight · operations · management · coordination · logistics · reporting · documentation · attendance · enrollment

student-support

mentorship

Guidance from experienced person

advocate · graduation · at-risk · intervention · extracurricular · mentoring · encouragement · recognition

Opposites
hierarchical rank

vice-principalprincipal

Chief school administrator

headmaster · headmistress · school director · superintendent · student

administrative vs. instructional role

vice-principalteacher

One who instructs others

classroom teacher · instructor · educator · teaching staff · faculty member

administrative vs. non-administrative roles

vice-principalstudent

One formally enrolled somewhere

pupil · teacher · classroom teacher · custodian · school secretary

Family

prince, principal, president, vice, principle, principles, vices, vicar, principally

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