Help interrupt mistreatment
Practice calm, nonviolent ways to respond when someone is being teased, excluded, or treated unkindly.
Sheldon Academy · Student leadership
Safe School Ambassadors.
Small actions.
Real impact.
Speak up with kindness. Help someone feel included. Know when to get support. Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) gives students skills to help prevent bullying and make Sheldon a more welcoming place.
Weekly meetings
Every Wednesday · 1:05–1:45 PM
Meet with Mr. Alexander to practice skills, reflect, and support one another.
A safer school starts with us
Use your influence for good.
Students often notice mistreatment before staff do. Community Matters’ Safe School Ambassadors program trains students from different social groups to respond constructively, support classmates, and encourage respectful behavior.
Make belonging visible
Notice who is being left out. Offer support, invite someone to join, and help classmates feel seen.
Build a respectful school
Use everyday choices and friendships to encourage kindness and show that mistreatment is not acceptable.
Learn it. Practice it. Use it.
Confidence with a purpose.
SSA helps you become a more thoughtful leader through communication, inclusion, and responsible action.
- Communicate calmly. Choose words that can reduce tension instead of adding to it.
- Support a classmate. Listen, show care, and help someone who has been mistreated feel less alone.
- Recognize exclusion. Notice when someone is being left out and look for ways to include them.
- Make responsible decisions. Think about safety and know when to involve school staff.
- Reflect and improve. Talk through your actions with your advisor and keep practicing.
Safety comes first
Get help from school staff when a situation feels unsafe, involves threats or physical aggression, or is too complicated to handle. Do not put yourself in danger or physically intervene.
Wednesdays · 1:05–1:45 PM
A weekly space to grow.
Our meetings are a time to strengthen skills and support each other. Come ready to listen, participate, and reflect respectfully.
Check in & reflect
Discuss successes and challenges with your advisor. Protect classmates’ privacy and keep conversations respectful.
Practice together
Work through situations, try helpful language, and consider different ways to respond to mistreatment.
Plan your next step
Think about where you can make a difference and use the Action Log to reflect on your efforts.
For Sheldon Ambassadors
Your actions matter.
Take time to reflect.
Use the SSA Action Log to record the helpful actions you take and reflect on what happened. Your reflections help guide our conversations and continued practice.
Complete the SSA Action Log →Before you submit
- Think about what happened and the action you took.
- Describe your response honestly and respectfully.
- Reflect on what worked and what you might try next time.
Need help now? Tell school staff right away. The Action Log is for reflection and does not replace asking for immediate help.