• 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