Benjamin E. Mays is a Restorative Practices School.

Zones of regulation

What is Restorative Practices? Restorative Practices are based on principles and processes that emphasize the importance of positive relationships as central to building community and restoring relationships when harm as occurred.


We have a space called the "Green Room" for our students and staff. We implement the "Zones of Regulation" to understand our feelings and emotions. When students are feeling disregulated, teachers are able to send students down to the "Green Room". It is a safe space where students and staff are able to release energy and/or calm down to reset themselves.