Core Values
This is a word for how humans connect with each other
What is relationship?
Classes can begin with this intentionally shaped gathering
What is opening circle time?
When these are strong, students experience less teasing and bullying.
What are relationships among students?
This is how I show you that I honor you.
What is respect?
Teachers plan for this as they are finishing the previous one.
What is a new unit?
This is one reason we strive to respond to mistakes with discipline rather than punishment?
What is to help students develop accountability and responsibility for their actions
What is responsibility?
This important activity can be done at the beginning of the year or any time a class needs to decide how they want to behave together.
What is set norms?
The main reason for using a repairing harm circle?
What to repaire harm when it occurs?
Thinking about behavior choices, OR what we see in the mirror.
What is reflection?
The regular time all school faculty gather to discuss school issues and gather important information.
What is faculty meeting?
This is the final very important step in a restorative process, and one that is often overlooked.
what is reintegrating students thoughtfully and with care when they return to the classroom or school community
A word that means to fix something that is damaged like an appliance or a relationship.
What is repair?
A great time to refresh use of proactive restorative practices like community building circles
What is spring?
One benefit to a student who participates in a restoring harm circle
What is practicing self reflection? What is making things right? What is deepening relationships?