At Chute Middle School, we know that building connections and relationships is essential in developing a strong and productive school community. We believe we have a responsibility to not only provide strong academic instruction but teach social emotional skills as well as executive functioning skills. We do so by taking a restorative practices approach that are built on foundations of being responsible, respectful, and STEPping up to be successful. Below are some of the strategies we use to promote our Culture and Climate:

Building Connections and Relationships

• All school events
  • Culture Celebration Days: BSU, LatinX, AEAC
  • All School Events: Winter Wolves Game, Family Feud, Field Day
  • PTA Events: Movie Night, Welcome Back Pizza Party
  • Variety of Clubs, Sports, extracurricular activities
• Emphasize getting to know each student personally
  • Beginning of the year team building activities
  • Daily check-ins
  • Sharing Circles
    
    

Providing Strong Academic Instruction

• Professional Learning Communities focused on not just what the students learn but HOW they will learn it.
• Emphasis on increasing academic engagement in classrooms.
• STEP Up Initiative: Students take initiative, engage in learning, and prepare to learn.
  • PBIS Monthly Focus to promote positive moments of learning
    
    

Social Emotional Education

• Character Strong SEL Curriculum
• Bullying Prevention Lessons
• Restorative Circles/Conferences