Step 5 - Raising Voices

TABLE OF CONENTSActivities5.1 Hold a planning meeting for Step 5. page 11Why? It will be easier to manage each step if you plan and delegatetasks in advance.5.2 Engage the Good School Committee in learning aboutstudent life-skills. page 13Why? Before integrating life-skills activities into the school day,committee members must experience these activities for themselves.5.3 Integrate life-skills activities into the school day. page 14Why? Building life-skills prepares students for the opportunities thatcome with greater confidence and voice.5.4 Initiate activities that draw out student voices. page 16Why? When students are given the opportunity to expressthemselves, they gain self-esteem and skills for future success.5.5 Create policies and tools that improve student safety.page 19Why? Students can reach their full potential if they feel safe andprotected by the school community.5.6 Engage the community in caring for the physicalcompound. page 22Why? The physical condition of a school has a significant impact onhow students feel and learn.7