1. Putting the students in charge of their learning.
Class Meetings
Putting the students in charge of their learning.

2. Purpose of Class Meeting
To share information on upcoming events about what is going on in school or the class
To solve problems that have been observed in the class
To allow students to make suggestions for ways to study new units

3. The Process
Fill out a suggestion form whenever an issue arises in the class that needs to be addressed or when you have an idea for a unit of study.
Each week, 3-5 topics will be chosen and added to the agenda
On the day of the meeting, the class will:
Discuss all topics on the agenda
Come up with possible solutions
Vote for the best solution

4. Meeting Guidelines
Listen attentively to what everyone has to say and take turns talking
There are to be no judgmental tones, remarks, body language or facial expression that indicates anything negative
There will be a meeting leader and secretary for each meeting

5. Responsibilities of the Chosen
Meeting Leader
Call meetings to order
Keep meeting on track (watching time)
Open floor for discussions
Close meetings
Secretary
Create agenda
Document topics covered/solutions

6. How will leaders be chosen?

7. When will meetings be held?

8. Supply of Refreshments