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C.L.A.S.S.

  • Writer: Zachary Blazier
    Zachary Blazier
  • Nov 15, 2019
  • 3 min read

Why are we incorporating C.L.A.S.S. into our curriculum at Westfield Washington schools, and what is it?

November 8, WWS Professional Development - C.L.A.S.S.

C.L.A.S.S. -Connecting Learning Assures Successful Students with collaborative skills, brain research, and character education.

Utilizing findings of research on brain-based learning, the C.L.A.S.S. Model has transformed entire school communities, weaving climate, community, and curriculum together in positive and purposeful ways. *

C.L.A.S.S. connects our students providing opportunities to engage, lead, and learn from each other. One example of C.L.A.S.S. is how our staff greets our students from the moment they walk in the room. Signs are placed outside the door offering an encouraging message or a thoughtful question to students as they arrive for the day. Next, students gather in a Community Circle. This routine action allows for students to reset from their journey to school as they prepare to learn peacefully.

C.L.A.S.S. Reference Tools

A collaboration must take place as a District for C.L.A.S.S. to be effective for our students. On November 8th, many of our bus drivers and instructional assistants spent the morning learning about C.L.A.S.S. and how they can incorporate social-emotional strategies into their interactions with students they serve. When you see collaborative learning among the staff, you can't help but see that we are all #wwsALLin for our Westfield Shamrocks.

The Culture C.L.A.S.S. believes that given the proper support and guidance, that all people have the ability to be productive contributors to the world. It is the interdependence of character/social development and cognitive development that drives these abilities. How this action is conducted drives the C.L.A.S.S. mission, resources, and services. - C.L.A.S.S.*

Best Practices for Students

Enjoy practicing C.L.A.S.S. in your home. Your child is an excellent resource. Share the list below with them and ask them what is the lifeline they use the most, the least, or is there a lifeline they find difficult?

Life Goals

How can I support my child and C.L.A.S.S. at home? Ask your student about Life Goals, the Life Goal Pledge, and what Lifelines they are talking about in their classroom. Select Lifelines to talk about at home. Give verbal praise when you see a Lifeline in action. Ask your child about how a Lifeline can improve a situation or opportunity.

LIFEGOALS

Treat People Right.

Do the Right Thing.

LIFELINES

  1. ACTIVE LISTENING: To use your ears, eyes, heart and undivided attention.

  2. CARING: To feel and show concern for others.

  3. COMMITMENT: To stick with a decision.

  4. COMMON SENSE: To make good choices.

  5. COOPERATION: To work together toward a common goal.

  6. COURAGE: To be brave.

  7. CREATIVITY: To use your imagination.

  8. CURIOSITY: To seek to understand.

  9. EFFORT: To work hard.

  10. EMPATHY: To understand and experience the feelings of others.

  11. ENCOURAGEMENT: To give others hope.

  12. ENTHUSIASM: To show interest and excitement.

  13. FAIRNESS: To play by the rules.

  14. FORGIVENESS: To let go of anger and resentment.

  15. FLEXIBILITY: To be willing to change plans.

  16. FRIENDSHIP: To care about another person.

  17. GENEROSITY: To be giving and willing to share.

  18. GRATITUDE: To be thankful.

  19. HONESTY: To tell the truth.

  20. HUMILITY: To be modest and respectful.

  21. INTEGRITY: To do what is right even when no one is looking.

  22. INITIATIVE: To do something that needs to be done without asking.

  23. JOY: To share happiness with others.

  24. KINDNESS: To be helpful and caring.

  25. LOYALTY: To be faithful and true.

  26. MANNERS: To use social skills in different situations.

  27. ORGANIZATION: To plan, arrange and keep things in order.

  28. PATIENCE: To wait without complaining.

  29. PERSEVERANCE: To keep trying and not give up.

  30. PERSONAL BEST: To be the best you can be.

  31. PROBLEM-SOLVING: To create solutions.

  32. RESILIENCE: To recover from problems and setbacks.

  33. RESPECT: To treat others the way they should be treated.

  34. RESPONSIBILITY: To be accountable for your actions.

  35. SELF CONTROL: To be in control of what you do and say.

  36. SENSE OF HUMOR: To laugh and have fun without hurting others.

  37. SIGNIFICANCE: To understand the qualities of being important.

  38. TRUST: To be dependable and truthful.

  39. WELLNESS: To take care of your body and mind.

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