Our Program
Student Life
Social Emotional Learning
Our Vision & Philosophy
At Armstrong, we believe how children learn is as important as what they learn. We take a holistic approach to social emotional learning through Responsive Classroom principles, fostering developmentally responsive teaching, engaging academics, effective classroom management, and a positive community. Academic success and social-emotional competencies are inextricably linked.
The Seven Principles That Guide Our Approach:
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1.The social and emotional curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum
The social and emotional curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum -
2. How children learn is as important as what they learn
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3. Great cognitive growth occurs through social interaction
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4. To be successful academically and socially, children need to learn a set of social and emotional skills
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5. Knowing the children we teach - individually, culturally, and developmentally - is as important as knowing the content
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6. Knowing the families of the children we teach is as important as knowing the children
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7. How we, the adults at school work together is as important as our individual competence
Supporting Diverse Learners
Students with learning differences often benefit from explicit social-emotional skill development. Our structured approach provides practice in a safe environment where differences are celebrated and every student builds confidence alongside academic growth.
