This manual, designed to assist the beginning secondary school teacher in New York City, focuses on practical day-to-day matters such as discipline, class management, clerical procedures, lesson planning and teaching. Advice is given on: (1) the first day and first week of school; (2) purposes and procedures for the homeroom class; (3) subject classes; (4) student and teacher routines; (5) discipline techniques; (6) daily lesson plans; (7) records, reports and forms; and (8) responsibilities, relationships, and rewards. (JD)