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Activities
Time of Day
Learning Tools
Potpourri
100
This is what students call each other at Greenfields
Who is a Griffin or Griffins
100
Greenfields lingo for a field trip
What is an Adventure Trip
100
The first 10-15 minutes of the school day when we sit as a community and start an activity together with inspiration
What is Opening Circle
100
A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant, and Time bound. For example, I will complete 6 units on Lexia level 4 during first core.
What is a S.M.A.R.T goal
100
A system set in place for Guides to redirect students in situations that deal with safety and damage to property
What is the Strike System
200
Step 2 in learning process. Generally encompasses traditional 2nd and 3rd grade curriculum
Who is a Traveler
200
A school-wide recognition at the end of each Session; Griffins are awarded buttons (badges) for their completed work
What is a Badge Ceremony
200
An immersive learning experience with an overarching theme and several embedded curricular elements.
What is Project
200
A one-page roadmap of Core Curriculum objectives which a Griffin fills in and checks off as they complete Badges and Milestones
What is a Badge Tracker
200
Student currency earned by doing studio maintenance, completing milestones, serving on committees, and more. May be redeemed for Adventure Trips, classroom resources (e.g. pencils), and more!
What are Hero Bucks
300
This is an adult who helps you become an independent learner. This individual's role is different than a teacher in a traditional school.
Who is a Guide
300
The process which Griffins use to solve interpersonal problems in the community
What is the Conflict Resolution Process
300
Time during which Griffins work on academic skills. During this time they do small group work and use programs such as math (Khan Academy or Dreambox) and reading (Lexia or Think CERCA), Typing Club, Spelling City, and others.
What is Core
300
The type of computer Griffins use for the learning websites they work on
What is a Chromebook
300
A heart-shaped stone that is passed between people who are either at the Peace Table or doing Conflict Resolution. When you have the Stone of Empathy you are silent and listening to the person speaking
What is the Stone of Empathy
400
A Griffin who is certified in conflict resolution and can be called upon to help resolve peer issues at school
Who is a Certified Mediator
400
Fridays at Greenfields. Griffins attend Intensives, meet with Clubs/Committees, explore their passions, attend workshops/discussions with Visiting Heroes, and/or embark on an Adventure Trip
What is Discovery Day
400
A time when Griffins have no scheduled activity during the their meal in the middle of the day and when some clubs/committees meet.
What is Free Lunch
400
When Griffins eat lunch while a Guide or Griffin reads from an article or history book and then the group discusses what happened and why
What is Civilizations Lunch
400
An area in the school that a Griffin has chosen to complete their work and it is ideally free of distraction. This could be at a table, in a chair, on the couch, on a cushion on the ground with a lap desk, under the loft, and so forth.
What is a Focus Spot
500
Step 3 in learning process. Generally encompasses traditional 4th and 5th grade curriculum
Who is a Navigator
500
An opportunity, near the end of each session, for Griffins to showcase their project and core work with parents and other community members
What is Exhibition
500
Brief meetings at the start and end of work sessions where Griffins share with each other what they are going to work on and what support they need.
What is a Stand-Up Meeting
500
A place to go to talk through a conflict with another community member where both individuals are able to share their feelings and come to a solution.
What is the Peace Table
500
Circle of tables and chairs in the room where students sit for discussions and whole-class meetings
What is a Socratic Circle