Social-Emotional Learning

At Trinity School, we believe social and emotional development goes hand in hand with academic development. Our mission statement and program and pedagogy pillars anchor the School’s focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of children along with their academic development. “Cherishing childhood” is not just something we say. It’s something that is lived out in every decision we make. To “cherish childhood,” we guard and guide the social and emotional development of our young learners.

A Trinity school day is a joyful time filled with multiple opportunities for social and emotional development. We begin the day with a Morning Meeting, which is an intentional time for relationship building and interpersonal connection. Our Trinity Traditions, from the Pre-K Olympics to Sixth Grade Outdoor Education Trips, are opportunities for our students to find their own voice and self-confidence. Recess is student directed because we know that students learn about creativity, fairness, reciprocal relationships, conflict resolution, and more through play. Our students learn to collaborate as they work in table groups. The word “yet” is part of our everyday vocabulary to show that we embrace a growth mindset.

Student goals include:

• Exhibiting a growth mindset evident in embracing mistakes and the word “yet.”

• Becoming effective problem solvers both academically and socially.

• Developing empathy with a deep appreciation of differences.

• Demonstrating a positive sense of self and mastery of self-regulation.

• Feeling a strong sense of belonging in the school community.

• Taking risks and developing resiliency.