Our Class Promise

After spending a couple of weeks getting to know each other, I thought the time was right for us to create a class code of conduct or class promise. Instead of imposing a list of rules, I wanted the students to have a voice so I asked them what they thought would be important ideas to include in our class code/promise. They broke off into small groups with sticky notes to record their ideas. After their group conferencing time, we gathered as a class and sorted/compiled their ideas. It was amazing to see that almost half of the class suggested following the 'Golden Rule: treat others how you want to be treated' so that big idea tops our list! The only one I added as the classroom teacher was 'Be Safe.' We all signed the promise and it is now displayed near our class prayer table.