Welcome to TRIBES

The Tribes Learning Community process is founded on four guiding principals:

Active Listening

To pay close attention to one another's expression of ideas, opinions and feelings; to check for understanding; and to let others know that they have been heard.

active listening

We will listen with our eyes ears and heart.

Mutual Respect

To affirm the value and uniqueness of each person; to recognize and appreciate individual and cultural differences; and offer feedback that encourages growth.

active listening

We will treat people the way we want to be treated

The Right to Pass – the Right to Participate

To have the right to choose when and to what extent one will participate in a group activity; to observe quietly if not participating actively; and to choose whether to offer observations later to a group when asked to do so.

active listening

We have the right to pass in certain activities, and to know that the more we participate the more we gain

Appreciations/ No Put Downs

To treat others kindly; to state appreciation for unique qualities, gifts, skills and contributions; to avoid negative remarks, name-calling, hurtful gestures and behaviors.

active listening

We will speak kindly to others and think of other people's feelings