What's It About
Circles help us learn:
A. How to get seated so everyone is seen
B. Learn better ways to communicate
C. Build a sense of community
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
Circles convey:
Safety and Trust.....How?
You can see everyone in the circle, therefore noone is hidden
Our school colors are
purple and gold
Name 3 feelings that anxiety causes in the body
headaches
stomach aches
sweaty hands and face
nauseous
racing heart
running out of breath
What is ethics
concepts of right and wong
True or False, group norms are developed
True
Circle convey:
Equality.....How?
Everyone in a circle has equal seating
Claymont Elementary school use to be a.....
High school
What is anxiety
A thought that upsets you and causes you to feel uncomfortable inside
What is morality
the distinction between what is right and wrong
Norms of a circle (which one doesn't apply):
A. speak your own experience
B. listen to others
C. Everyone must speak their truth
D. One person at a time
C. Everyone must speak their truth
Circle convey:
Responsibility.....How?
Everyone has a chance to play a role in the outcome of a circle
Claymont has:
A. A principal, a vice principal, and 3 deans of students
B. A principal, 3 vice principals, and 1 dean of student
C. A principal, 2 vice principals, and 2 deans of students
C. A principal, 2 Vice principals, and 2 deans of students
The ONLY thing you have control over is
YOURSELF
When is it NOT a good time to keep your mouth shut?
When someone else is being harmed...physically, emotionally, or mentally
Students will experience their "authentic" voice in a restorative circle. This means:
A. Students will learn the truth and express it
B. Students will speak only their truth not others
C, Neither A nor B
B. Students will speak only their truth not others
Circle convey:
Ownership......How?
Collectively, everyone in the circle feels the circle is theirs
Claymont Elementary is the only elementary school in BSD that has a __________ in it
Swimming Pool
What are some things that are out of your control
Other people and their reactions
How do you know when a behavior is inappropriate
When it brings discomfort and harm to those around you
The most important aspect to running a restorative circle is______________. A what does it mean to "restore"?
Learn better communication ; Learn how to resolve conflict in a group
Restore ~ to return back to it's original state
Circle convey:
Connnections......How?
Connections are built as everyone listens to everyone else's response
The Claymont pledge , "We pledge to be _____,_______, ________
Our motto is, Cougar _______
Safe, Respectful, and Responsible
Cougar Kindness
Name 3 things that can trigger anxiety in a person
unexpected incident; a major event in your life; test; going to the dentist; getting a needle; walking in a dark place with no lights; someone or something gets hurt around you; winning a contest
What's the hardest part to standing up for what is right
The consequences it could bring {loss of friendship, family, backlash}