Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

As a part of the Anderson Vertical Team, Hill students learn a valuable set of life skills. SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning. It encompasses self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

For more information about SEL at Hill, contact Hill Counselors Hannah Curran or Stephanie Winfrey.

SEL Core Competencies include:

SELF-MANAGEMENT
  • Regulating one’s emotions
  • Managing stress
  • Self-control
  • Self-motivation
  • Setting and achieving goals
SELF-AWARENESS
  • Labeling one’s feelings
  • Relating feelings and thoughts to behavior
  • Accurate self-assessment of strengths and challenges
  • Self-efficacy
  • Optimism
SOCIAL AWARENESS
  • Perspective taking
  • Empathy
  • Respecting diversity
  • Understanding social and ethical norms of behavior
  • Recognizing family, school, and community supports
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
  • Building relationships with diverse individuals and groups
  • Communicating effectively
  • Working cooperatively
  • Resolving conflicts
  • Seeking help
RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
  • Considering the well-being of self and others
  • Recognizing one’s responsibility to behave ethically
  • Basing decisions on safety, social and ethical considerations
  • Evaluating realistic consequences of various actions
  • Making constructive, safe choices for self, relationship and school

Visit the SEL Department to learn more.