Social Emotional Learning

This student knows how to answer a question in a job interview. They will demonstrate:

• An awareness of personal emotions
• An awareness of personal interests and qualities, including strengths and weaknesses
• Awareness of and willingness to seek help for self or others
• A sense of personal responsibility, confidence, and advocacy

Outcome: College and career readiness

This student can self-regulate and think before they act. They will:

• Regulate emotions and behaviors with thinking strategies consistent with brain development
• Set, monitor, adapt, and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life
• Persevere through challenges and setbacks in school and life

Outcome: Reduced referrals

This student can take another's perspective and productively navigate conflict. They will:

• Recognize, identify, and empathize with the feelings and perspectives of others
• Demonstrate consideration for and contribute to the well-being of the school, community, and world
• Demonstrate an awareness and respect for human dignity, including the similarities and differences of all people, groups, and cultures
• Read social cues and respond constructively

Outcome: Positive school climate

This student has a trusted adult who engages them in learning. They will:

• Apply positive verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills to interact effectively with others and in groups
• Develop and maintain positive relationships
• Demonstrate the ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways

Outcome: Improved attendance

This student is actively engaging in their learning journey. They will:

• Develop, implement, and model effective decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Identify potential outcomes to help make constructive decisions
• Consider the ethical and civic impact of their decisions
• Explore and approach new situations with an open mind and curiosity while recognizing that some outcomes are not certain or comfortable

Outcome: Academic growth

This student can still see a bright future despite challenges at school. They will demonstrate:

• Resilience and persistence by bouncing back from setbacks
• Confidence that they possess the skills, or can acquire the necessary support, to manage and overcome challenges
• The use of positive self-talk
• Maintenance of a fundamental, realistic expectation that future events will generally lead to positive outcomes

Outcome: Mental well-being