Wellness and Preparedness
Pillar 2
A comprehensive approach to helping students build a strong foundation for their wellbeing and future achievements.
Purpose: Our educational philosophy goes beyond academic excellence to encompass the social, emotional, physical, and ethical development of every student. We strive to create a supportive environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Reason: Student wellbeing and preparedness are foundational cornerstones for academic success and holistic development. Prioritizing student well-being fosters a supportive environment conducive to learning, nurturing emotional resilience, and mental health. Ensuring preparedness equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate challenges in life. By embedding these principles into the strategic framework, we will cultivate a thriving educational community and empower individuals to contribute positively to society.
2A - Student Wellbeing
2.A.1 Whole Child Growth Opportunities
- Provide comprehensive mental health screening of all students.
- Create and maintain mentorship programs that strengthen interpersonal relationships with students.
- Establish a team of support personnel in each learning community to provide student wellness services.
2.A.2 Tiered Systems of Support
- Develop a district-wide, social-emotional, tiered system of support.
- Ensure vertical alignment of DK-12 social-emotional curriculum.
- Promote school-wide absence prevention and intervention practices.
2.A.3 Healthy Relationships
- Establish restorative practices to respond to student behaviors.
- Provide addiction support and education.
2.A.4 Physical and Mental Health Support
- Elevate school nutrition with healthier options for snacks and meals.
- Promote an active lifestyle through expanded physical education opportunities.
- Provide mindfulness training for all students integrated into instruction.
- Increase engagement and productivity through the student experience with new classroom furniture.
2.A.5 Special Programming
- Integrate students with disabilities within the building culture in meaningful ways.
- Provide social work support for all students and staff in each building.
- Expand peer-to-peer programs for equitable access across all buildings.
2B - Employability Skills
2.B.1 Curricular/Grade Level Expectations
- Connect classroom activities with “real world” relevance to promote student interest and skill development.
- Establish partnerships with local businesses.
- Increase students’ knowledge about fiscally responsible decision making.
2.B.2 Strong Emotional Skills
- Participate in productive struggle activities to work through difficult situations.
- Use problem-based learning opportunities to focus on resilience and solution-based outcomes.
2.B.3 Goal Setting
- Use growth mindset education to allow students to set academic and personal wellness goals.
2.B.4 Self-Assessment and Reflection
- Provide student assessment and reflection opportunities around achievement or performance to strengthen ownership and resiliency.
2C - Safety and Security
2.C.1 District Response Team
- Strengthen the district Crisis Management Team through relevant training and procedural practices.
- Review and update the district Crisis Communication Plan.
- Continue to emphasize training for all populations with our district’s emergency response procedures.
- Refine the district critical risk management protocols to support high needs situations.
2.C.2 Safe District Learning Environments
- Provide secure and updated indoor learning spaces for student collaboration accessible to all students.
- Ensure outdoor play-based learning areas are accessible to all students.
- Identify and renovate existing spaces for parity and student safety across the district.
- Educate students and staff on emergency response procedures.
2.C.3 Evaluate and Upgrade Physical Safety Measures Throughout the District
- Educate staff and students on safety protocols, including local and national trends in school safety and security.
- Evaluate physical security and safety measures at all district sites and make necessary upgrades.
