Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

 

Our school is committed to integrating SEL lessons and strategies into academic instruction and learning by providing opportunities for students to practice and reflect on social and emotional competencies such as self-awareness, relationship skills, perspective-taking, and, most importantly, developing a growth mindset.

 

How is the SEL curriculum component delivered?

Teachers incorporate SEL into their regular activities and students’ Learning Experiences.

 

Teachers use the following to immerse the SEL instructional component into learning:

• Weekly check-ins with students.

• Encouraging the use of Social-Emotional vocabulary to describe feelings accurately.

• Supportive Learning Climate of mutual respect amongst all.

• Class community building activities.

• Writing prompts that foster self-reflection.

• Coping and learning strategies when a lesson is hard.

• Encouraging empathy and understanding of others' perspectives.

• Celebrating each other’s success.

• Monthly lessons by the school counselor to all students.

• Monthly newsletter showcasing a Value of the Month lesson.