NORMS

*Listen with respect. Try to understand what someone is saying before rushing to judgment.

*Make comments using “I” statements.

*If you do not feel safe making a comment or asking a question, write the thought in your journal. You can share the idea with your teacher first and together come up with a safe way to share the idea.

*If someone says an idea or question that helps your own learning, say thank you.

*If someone says something that hurts or offends you, do not attack the person. Acknowledge that the comment—not the person—hurt your feelings and explain why.

*Put-downs are never okay.

*If you don’t understand something, ask a question.

*Think with your head and your heart.

*Share the talking time—provide room for others to speak.

*Do not interrupt others while they are speaking.