How our Middle Schools Build Social Emotional Wellness Daily:
Morning Show
- Daily / Administrator and student-led
- Sports Report (Student) / Activities Report (teacher) / Birthdays (Admin) / Daily Affirmation (Student) / Lunch Report (Student)
Daily Advisory
- 17 minutes after lunch with a teacher
- Mindfulness, team/group activities, organization, community building
Provide a safe and welcoming learning environment
- Educate students and staff on ways to keep our us safe. (Training/Drills for staff) (Drills and presentations for students)
- Relationship with the Haverford Township Police Department
- Promote student-voice
Wellness Days
- Watch 60 Seconds with the Superintendent "Wellness Days"
- Several days throughout the year are designated as “Wellness Days”
- Focus on promoting and prioritizing students’ physical, mental and emotional well-being.
- Designed to give students opportunities to engage in activities that contribute to their health and happiness.
Integrate social-emotional wellness into daily activities and lessons where students have the opportunity to engage with their own strengths and promote self-esteem
- Culturally responsive teaching and learning
- Brain breaks