3112 - Social Emotional Climate

Goal

The South Kitsap School District’s goal for this policy and its accompanying procedure is to support and promote school and school district action plans that create, maintain, and nurture physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe, respectful, and positive school and classroom environments that foster, belonging, equitable, ethical, social, emotional, and academic education for all students.

Nurturing a Positive Social Emotional Climate

The South Kitsap School District believes that each and every school community member should be treated with dignity, should have the opportunity to learn, work, interact, and socialize in physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe, respectful, and positive school and classroom environments, and have the opportunity to experience high quality relationships and belonging.

The district recognizes that there is not one best way to improve school climate. Each school needs to consider its history, strengths, and needs. The Board further recognizes the important role that students, families, and community members play in collaborating with the school and school district in creating, maintaining, and nurturing a positive social and emotional school and classroom climate. This collaborative role extends to the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement process around school climate and social emotional learning.

Cross References: 

Board Policy 2000 – Student Learning Goals

Board Policy 2140 – Guidance and Counseling

Board Policy 3241 – Student Discipline

Board Policy 4110 – Citizen Advisory Committees and Task Forces

Board Policy 4129 – Family Involvement

Board Policy 5520 – Staff Development

Legal References: 

Chapter 28A.345.085 Model Policy and procedure for nurturing a positive social and emotional school and classroom climate

Management Resources: 

2021 – February Issue

Adoption Date: June 15, 2021

Revised: February 25, 2026

Administrator Responsibilities: