Social Emotional Learning (SEL):
According to CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning), SEL has proven to increase:
* grades
* attendance
* test scores
* homework completion
* social skills
* emotional skills
* student engagement
* positive attitudes towards self and others
* coping skills
* resiliency
* emotion identification
* feelings of belonging and inclusiveness
SEL and Character Education Lessons at SBCS:
KINDERGARTEN through 3RD GRADE:
weekly with Mrs. Taggart
4TH and 5TH GRADE:
twice a month with Mrs. Taggart
6TH through 8TH GRADE:
twice a month with Mr. Graham
* Meets ASCA, CASEL, CSED standards
SBCS Core Virtues:
September ~ Responsibility
October ~ Respect
November ~ Citizenship
December ~ Kindness
January ~ Courage
February ~ Tolerance/Acceptance
March ~ Self Control
April ~ Honesty
May ~ Determination
June ~ Teamwork