Ms. Schurdak has been working as an administrator with this age group for over 20 years and is excited to join Pingry, having been struck “by the commitment of the Middle School faculty to educating middle schoolers… They are both serious and joyful about their work.”
Decisions
The Decisions curriculum is designed to promote social and emotional learning for all students to ensure they develop the skills they need to make healthy choices throughout their lifetime. Our program covers important social/emotional competencies that are developmentally targeted for each age group such as identifying and managing emotions, conflict resolution, friendship, self-advocacy, organization/time management, digital citizenship, study skills, and social problem solving. These topics are taught to students through skill practice, role plays, project-based learning, and classroom discussions to foster healthy relationships, smart decision-making, and positive attitudes about themselves, others, and school.
Curriculum by Grade
- Kindergarten (First and second trimester)
- Grade 1 (first and second trimester)
- Grade 2 (First and third Trimester)
- GRADE 3 (Second and third Trimester)
- Grade 4 (Year-Long Class)
- Grade 5 (Year-Long Class)