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At Westbridge Academy, remote learning does not mean we are “distanced.” In fact, in some ways, we are closer than ever. We are using our virtual spaces to check in on students, asking them open-ended questions, and allowing them to share their experiences.
A safe, trusted and predictable school environment is vital in order for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. At Westbridge Academy, we know that a school free from bullying, intimidation and harassment begins with a positive school culture.
“Magic Mike” Kirsch was back at Westbridge Academy in early October, and mesmerized students as they learned how to cope with, avoid, and stop bullying.
Educators tend to think of discipline as focused on compliance, order and rules. But discipline is also about teaching self-control and self-management. In fact, the Latin word disciplina means “teaching, learning.”
At Westbridge Academy, educators leverage students’ love for popular games to help teach patience, empathy, humility, and respect.
Sometimes, when a student is upset, they just need a safe place to stop, take a break, and reflect. The Reflection Room at Westbridge Academy was established this fall to offer an additional therapeutic layer of intervention for students. It offers a calm, supportive therapeutic environment away from the social and instructional pressures of the classroom where students can go to cool off, manage frustrations and take a break.
From time to time, students at Westbridge Academy may miss school for an extended period of time. We know that learning cannot take time off, so we are ready with comprehensive lesson plans to support students during absences.
This fall, School Principal, Dr. Anthony Hadzimichalis brought the entire staff together - classroom teachers, clinical staff, aides, specialists and administrators – to review the new competencies, and ensure that measurable social and emotional learning objectives are front and center in the curriculum.
At Westbridge Academy, educators know they have a responsibility to prepare students for the future, and that means they must teach students to understand a diverse, complex and changing world.
Workshop Announcement: Supporting and Working with Caregivers of Challenging Students, featuring Dr. Buzz Mingin. March 11, 2016; Westbridge Academy, Bloomfield, NJ.
