Restorative Practices
Restorative practice is a philosophy that focuses on building positive relationships, providing opportunities for students to take responsibility for their behavior, and creating community spaces where all voices are valued and heard. Teachers use classroom circles to check-in with students and build a positive classroom culture. Ms. Jett uses restorative circles when addressing discipline so that all student voices can be heard and so that discipline can focus on re-teaching positive choices, accepting responsibility, and repairing the harm. When problem solving, students may do a formal conference. This conversation is mediated by an adult, with the goal of reaching an agreed upon solution to the current conflict.
Restorative practices work great at home as a family as well! Check out this district resource:
Check out our Mt. Carbon Parent Handout below!
