BELIEFS & BOTTOM
LINES
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BELIEFS ACTIVITY
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Each writes down their own family
belief (2 minutes).
Share beliefs in groups of 4-6
people. Seek to understand (4-6
minutes).
Come to consensus on beliefs the
whole group agrees on. Write
them down (4 minutes).
Large group develops a belief list
(5-10 minutes).
Clarify terms on the list.
Dialogue about term where there
is not agreement.
Establish small groups to dialogue
and seek best knowledge.
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CLASSROOM AGREEMENTS
Through a discussion with the children about their values
and beliefs, students will build a common picture of how
they will work togehter in the classroom. From this
discussion students will establish a classroom agreement.
Each agreement will be unique, buthte theme of respect
and working as a tem from the school belief will be a
common focus. The following is just one example of a
classroom agreement.
“Our Agreement”
Kind words and actions
Respect for our room and classmates
Be a positive “team player”
“Our Team”
We are all different.
There is room for everyone.
We will respect each other.
We will work together and help each other.
Each teacher will send home a letter including their
classroom agreement.
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RICHFIELD INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL BELIEF STATEMENT
We believe that:
 Each person is responsible for her/his own
behavior
 Each person has the right to dignity and
respect
 Each person needs and had a right to a
safe and secure environment
 All conflict can be resolved in a manner
consistent with these belief statements
Goals for Richfield Intermediate School
Each person in the building will:
 Treat one’s self and others with verbal and
physical respect
 Treat property with respect
 Take responsibility for his/her behavior and
actions
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We believe
Franklin School is
a place where
people treat others
with respect and
kindness so that
we can learn, be
safe, and have fun.
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We believe in a safe ,
positive, and fun place
where everyone respects
themselves, others and their
property.
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HASKEL
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Reaching - HIGHER
Becoming - STRONGER
Making It - BETTER
TOGETHER!
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The Academy Beliefs
Peace and happiness: We believe that
all people want peace and happiness in
their lives.
Respect: We believe that it is important
to respect ourselves, each other and all
people’s belongings.
Safety: We believe in maintaining a
safe, need-fulfilling environment.
Protection: We believe that is is
important to protect ourselves, each other
and our belongings from harm.
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RICHFIELD HIGH
SCHOOL BELIEFS
1. We respect one
another.
2. We all have a
responsibility to make
this an educational
environment.
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Nutana Collegiate
Beliefs
Saskatoon, Canada
 Respect
 Effort
 Consistency/
Standards
 Everyone can succeed
 Caring/Tolerant/
Helping Environment
 Commitment/
Attendance
 Uniqueness/
Individuality
 Communication/
Collaboration
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BELIEFS
Buffalo, NY
L=LOVE P=POWER F=FREEDOM
F=FUN
S=SURVIVAL
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Respect P
Trust
L
Open communication
L
F
Safe/Feel Safe
S
Have fun together
Fun
Kindness
L
OK to be different
F
P
Everyone does their part for the family
FSL
Few rules
F
Support each other
L
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Central Middle School
Beliefs Process
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The next four slides show
the process Central Middle
School in Eden Prairie went
through in developing their
beliefs.
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