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It is essential that an administrator or a teacher in a classroom begin by creating a social contract that establishes what behaviors are acceptable. Involving the teachers /students in this process is crucial. The conversation about "how we want to be with one another" in our classroom/school is a good way to make certain that students have ownership in the decisions and understand what behaviors are acceptable and what behaviors are unacceptable. It is helpful to start with questions, such as: |
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- What things do we need to remember as we work together this year?
- In what ways do we want to behave so that all of us can best learn?
- How do we want to be or act, in order to have a good productive school year?
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Examples of Social Contracts |
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| We agree to: |
Do our best.
Take care of ourselves, others and this place.
Work together as a team.
Be safe/careful.
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| We believe in: |
Being safe.
Respecting each other.
Always doing our best.
Helping and not hurting.
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| We will: |
Respect.
Respond.
Be safe and careful.
Do our best. |
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