A Discussion on School Safety-March 14, 2018

Video to be shown before discussion:

Modified Schedule for the day, March 14, 2018:

Schedule #8 (65 minutes) Special activity on school safety

• Period 7 8:05-9:10 (65 min)
• Period 1 9:18-10:23 (65 min)
• Recess 10:23-10:38 (15 min)
• Period 2 10:43-11:48 (65 min)
• Period 2 11:48-12:38 (50 min) Special activity/discussion
• Lunch 12:38-1:20 (42 min)
• Period 3 1:25-2:30 (65 min)

Special Activity/Discussion Agenda:

• Part A- Intro video (above)
• Part B- Student discussion on school safety
• Part C- Small group recommendations
• Part D- Closing prayer

Outline Lesson:

• Get into groups of 4: focus on SOLUTIONS!
• *Gun control, 2^nd amendment – NOT THE ISSUES
• Here’s the PROMPT: How do we stop gun violence on campuses around the country?  It may be helpful to begin with a focus on Loyola HS.
• Create Google doc and share with Principal Kozakowski

Ground rules:

1. Acknowledge we come from a place of sincerity
2. Opposing positions have merit
3. No personal attacks
4. Start with a positive affirmation of the other’s position
5. Check the temperature.  Keep emotions under control while acknowledging this is an emotional topic.

Related Events:

• Wednesday March 14 at 7am, Clougherty Chapel– Silent prayer for 17 minutes in solidarity with the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida

• Saturday, March 24 at 9am in Downtown LA- March for Our Lives  Los Angeles. For more information:
  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-for-our-lives-los-angeles-tickets-43382254491