Restorative Framework for Accountability & Support

Understanding Student Behavior & School Climate

Restorative Practices @ Revere High School

Interventions for Support & Consequences for Accountability

School Discipline and Massachusetts State Law

The Four R’s and School Climate @ Revere High School

The development of this Framework for Accountability and Support is grounded in the Four R’s of Revere Public Schools: Relationships, Relevance, Rigor and Resilience. These values matter in our community as much, if not more, than they do in our classrooms. In order for Revere High School to deliver on an instructional program that allows our students to realize our Vision of the RHS Graduate, our school community needs to work together to build the culture we want to see. That begins with having a positive school climate. To work towards the climate we want to experience at RHS, all community members are encouraged to reflect on the Four R’s.

RHS community members rely on personal RELATIONSHIPS to create a school environment that is not only physically, psychologically and emotionally safe but also supportive and inclusive of our diverse community.
RHS community members experience RELEVANCE when norms of the community are collaboratively developed, when the principles of fair process are evident in our policies and when the value of empathy for others’ perspectives is valued as both a choice and a skill that can be taught.
RHS community members experience RIGOR when standards of behavior are not only upheld consistently, but more importantly grounded in respect for self, respect for others, and respect for individual differences.
RHS community members demonstrate RESILIENCE when they take responsibility for their actions, especially in the face of adversity. They do this by setting and meeting goals to make social, emotional, behavioral, academic and professional progress that improves the community.

School Climate Working Group: Faculty and Student Voice

During January 2023, a Working Group of RHS Faculty convened to draft this framework in response to concerns over school climate and school culture. The product of this group has been shared with other various teams and community members over the course of Spring 2023, including a variety of student groups to elevate student voice in the process. Caregiver concerns about school climate and school safety were also incorporated into this document. Working with Student Senate, RISE-uP Fellows and other student leaders, this final draft is submitted to the Revere High School Community for the 2023-2024 School Year. It will be reviewed and revised annually. Please submit questions, inquiries and suggestions to Principal Christopher Bowen (cbowen@reverek12.org).

Intellectual Property. The development of the Restorative Framework for Accountability & Support has been supported by many members of the RHS Community - Handbook Review Committee, RHS student leaders, educators in the MTSS Director’s meeting (2022-2023) and on the School Climate Working Group (January 2023), caregivers and administrators - to gather input ensuring diverse representation of thought. Revere High School extends our thanks to the many school districts who have supported the development of this framework through the existence of their open source frameworks. These include Boston Public Schools, Brookline Public Schools, Kern High School District, and Framingham Public Schools.