Boundaries
What is the rule on borrowing/giving items to other Miller Home residents?
No resident is allowed to make or give items for one another?
What must you do before you deny any dinner?
Try it!
What level must you be on to listen to music/wear headphones?
Level 4
What is the difference between a rule and expectation? Define each...
Rule: Something you must do or must not do to keep people safe, treat people fairly, and help things run smoothly. Such as not hitting other people or asking before you leave the house
Expectation: How Miller Home staff want you to act because they are good choices that help you grow. Such as being kind to other people, cleaning up after yourself, listen when someone is speaking to you.
What are the purposes of the door mats and what should be kept in the desk or bathroom drawers?
To show a physical boundary not to pass when looking into another residents room or CCW office.
No personal belongings should be kept in these.
When are substitutions/alternatives allowed for dinner?
If there is a resident with allergies or medical complications
How should the car radio be used?
Only by an intern or CCW
Who should you be getting cleaning supplies from?
Miller Home Staff
What is the rule about entering another resident's personal space? example is hugging
No touching or hugging another resident is allowed at all
How should a resident get something out of the fridge?
By asking the CCW before opening the fridge and saying what it is they would like to get from it.
For example: Can I get the britta out of the fridge?
What rating should movies/tv shows be?
PG unless approved by CCW, intern, or Executive director.
When should the seating charts for dinner or the car be changed?
When approved by Executive Director
What are some appropriate things to talk about on phone calls and some inappropriate things?
Appropriate: discussing day, events, or school assignments
Inappropriate: discussing anything to do with other residents, negative comments about oneself or Miller Home staff, and anything that would not be appropriate to say at Miller Home in general
When should a resident get up from the table?
After asking the CCW for permission.
How and when are Chromebooks supposed to be used?
Chromebooks may be used during study hall time only for school purposes such as homework assignments
What are the rules for walking home from the school bus?
Need to be walking home together for safety
How would a resident set a boundary between her and another resident?
Asking politely and reminding them kindly if a boundary is broken then communicating with a Miller Home Staff about the desired boundary
What is proper dinner etiquette?
-Inside voices and appropriate conversations
-Chewing with mouth closed and waiting to swallow before one speaks
-Using sauce cups for sauces and forks/spoons to pick up food (unless handheld item)
Who should be receiving emails from you as a Miller Home Resident?
Only staff and teachers, not other residents.
When is it okay to talk back or argue with Miller Home staff?
Never