Research indicates that the most important thing schools can do to increase the safety of their community is focus on student wellness and social-emotional learning (SEL). A robust ethical education program, including developmentally-appropriate SEL curriculum, helps students at Rowland Hall learn how to take care of themselves and others.
Our Upper School partnered with Challenge Success in 2017–2018 to assess and improve the well-being and engagement of our students. Some changes made as a result include a weekly late start for grades six through twelve and increased teacher-student consultation time.
A healthy school community makes students feel known and valued, and Rowland Hall is proud of its reputation for cultivating close student-teacher relationships. We encourage all students to approach a trusted adult at school if they need help or have concerns about another member of the community. We emphasize offering assistance to those in need and learning how to grow and learn from our mistakes. Each division has a student support team dedicated to identifying and supporting any individuals who may be experiencing challenges in their academic or personal lives.
Middle and upper schoolers are also encouraged to download the SafeUT smartphone app, which allows users to submit anonymous tips and seek free and confidential crisis services.