Creating a Positive Learning Environment

In order to foster a positive school culture and to build student social-emotional capacity, we use the Responsive Classroom™ program.

School-wide expectations for student and adult behavior will be clear, and actions taken will be consistent, respectful and developmentally appropriate. Setting and maintaining high standards for behavior starts in the classroom. Responsive Classroom™ provides a structure and common language for everyone at Vida.

Integration of the Responsive Classroom™ strategies will include, but not be limited to:

• Morning Meeting and Closing Circle
• Hopes and Dreams
• Developing classroom norms with students
• Modeling of expectations
• Logical consequences for minor behavioral errors

In addition, we make our expectations across the building explicit and consistent. Bilingual posters help students understand what is expected of them and how their actions align with our Vida Values.