RJ
The purpose of RJ is to ...
Recognize the impact of behavior on the community and to restore the environment to its natural state
Dress code violation
What is a level 1 violation?
A student has destroyed the room because they were angry with you the teacher ...
What is:
1. Send them to a buddy class until you both calm down.
2. Conduct a CR circle with involved parties.
3. Have them restore the space.
4. Document in BF
The first thing you should do after morning announcements.
What is hold Morning Circle?
Attend school regularly, arrive on time, and be prepared for learning.
What is a student/educator responsibility?
RJ Seeks to ...
Build self-regulation, resiliency, and hold students accountable for their actions
Name calling, yelling, eye-rolling, stomping, walking away, profanity.
What is a Level 1 violation?
Two students got into a screaming match at recess.
What is:
1. Send to opposite ends of the playground to calm down.
2. Hold a CR meeting.
3. Document in BF
The four parts of Morning Circle
1. Greeting
2. Sharing
3. Group Activity
4. Morning Message
Respect that others come to school to learn and you do not have the right to infringe on their learning.
What is a student responsibility?
Scolding, lecturing, shaming, belittling - especially in public.
What are things you should not do to students?
Instigating a fight
You have the last recess and at the end of recess three students began to pull and tug at each other's clothing. There were no hits exchanged, but there was definitely tussling.
What is:
1. When everyone has calmed down hold a conflict resolution conference.
2. Contact parents.
3. Document in BF
A middle school student is having a fit and disrupting class.
What is, Circle Up? Stop the lesson, sit in a circle, and allow the other students to say how their behavior impacts their learning.
Knows the schools rules and enforces policies consistently and equitably.
What are educators responsibilities?
Conflict Resolution, empathy, critical thinking, and self-control
What are skills that are taught through RJ?
Technology/Internet Violations/Bullying/Cyber bullying
What is a Level 2 violation?
A student says, "I'm going to kill you" to another student.
What is:
1. Contact the DSEL, the Dean, or School Director (in that order).
2. Complete a Serious Threat Form
3. Document in BF
1. Reflection - What's the one thing you want to work on tomorrow
2. Celebration - What's something that went well today
3. Closing - A song or activity that makes the transition to dismissal.
What are the parts of closing circle.
Participate in training and professional learning communities
What are educator responsibilities?
Minimize punitive impact, involve students in the repair, address underlying issue.
What are "consequences" for behaviors in RJ?
Physical assault against anyone (this includes all levels of fighting)
What is a Level 3 violation?
Two students get involved in a physical altercation where slaps, punches, or objects are thrown.
What is:
1. Separate the students. If they are calm they can remain in the room.
2. Write up a Incident Report for the injured child(ren).
3. Contact the School Director (or Dean at MGA)
4. Document in BF
Types of Circles at SKTCS you are required to have.
What is:
1. Opening
2. Closing
3. Restorative
Attend Student-led conferences.
What are educator/student/family responsibilities?