Our team shared belief statement is:
Teaching is about the students, not the teacher. Students should be taught to make choices based on fact and their own opinion. Teachers should be advocates for student needs.

The connection between teaching toward democracy and teaching is that you are teaching the students not only what to learn, but how to learn as well. The connection between teaching toward democracy and student learning is that student choice is incorporated in the curriculum and lessons. The purpose of teaching toward a democracy is giving students the ability to make choices, and also advocating for students for students who cannot advocate for themselves. 

The role students need to assume to make this possible is open- minded, respectful, attentive, and responsible.
The role teachers need to assume to make this possible is to work as a team with both parents and other teachers in order to advocate for students, open- minded, ethnocentric, and they need to embrace multiculturalism. 
The role of the community and place in the school experience of children and families is that the teachers, community, child and families work together to provide a safe and rich learning environment.

Team norms: 
How do we support each other?
Stay positive
Encouragement
Offer advice when asked or needed
Respect each other

What do we do when we have problems/ conflicts?
Talk it out
Listen to each other
Be open to different opinions/ suggestions
Compromise when needed

What are my responsibilities to the team?
Stay on task
Contribute
Communicate
Do what you say you will do
Don't try to be in charge/ work as a team

If things aren't going well what do I do?
Respectfully share opinion
Be considerate 
Try to find a solution as a team