Calming Area

Funded Jan 4, 2023

I've been really surprised by my high schoolers response to the Calming Area. Students are able to make a reservation to visit the space before school, during lunch and after school. The space is booked every day!

During class time, the space is used by students experiencing strong emotions. Other teachers have sent students with a pass to use the space. And our PSW and administrators have also brought students in to use the space.

The design turned out perfect because when a student is in the Calming Corner, there is no visibility by any other student in the class, but I am also to see that a student is occupying the space and monitor it from my desk, an area that students are not able to enter without permission.

I thought highschoolers might be too old for a "calming space", but turns out they may need it more than any other age range. Thank you for helping me create this.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Ani