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Stonington Public Schools
VOICE
VOICE
Empowering students at every level to have a VOICE and to ensure their needs are met with the appropriate grade level resources.
Empowering students at every level to have a VOICE and to ensure their needs are met with the appropriate grade level resources.
VOICE at every level in Stonington Public Schools
VOICE at every level in Stonington Public Schools
What it is…
District-wide, K-12 program that will impact all students through implementation of a student empowerment initiative to ensure every student in the district develops the skills and belief system to advocate for themselves and their peers. This comprehensive program will
Develop student voices
Foster social and emotional learning
Provide executive functioning skills to ensure all students are comfortable and capable of functioning in a virtual world
Capability of reporting concerns they have about their safety, the well-being of others and the integrity of the learning environment.
Programming will include:
Student groups partnering within the school and throughout the district
Provide focused age-appropriate delivery of instruction on interpersonal skills to a myriad of topics while high school students will serve as role models to students in the lower grade levels.
In addition, the district-wide program will provide K-12 support for all SHS graduates to fulfill the SHS “Vision of the Graduate, NEASC requirement.
Elementary School
Elementary School
Elementary School Themes
Including All:
Kindness, tolerance, understanding the differences of others, empathy, having an open mind, difference between stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, etc.
Stay Safe
Health and wellness
Mindfulness, anxiety, body safety
Yoga and meditation
Perseverance/Teamwork
Team activities and the importance of working together and communicating
Elementary School
Elementary School
Model Respect
Reach out and help others; good sportsmanship; take turns talking, care for others property, and treat others how you would like to be treated
Communication
Basic communication- eye contact, greeting
Public speaking, presenting thoughts, eye contact, pacing
Going up in front of class with a topic
Empowerment of the Community
Volunteering opportunities
Importance of volunteering
Leaving your mark
Middle School
Middle School
Topics covered by VOICE at the SMS
Self Discipline
Empathy
Courage
Self Esteem
Resilience
Tolerance
Healthy Relationships
Kindness/Compassion
Self Care
Perseverance
High School
High School
What will VOICE look like at the High School?
Student Advisory Group
Teacher Advisory Group
Link Crew
Mentorship
Parent Advisory Group
Safe Futures
Advisory/TASC Block
Safe Schools Online Educational Catalogue
Student Resource Officer
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