When Choosing a School, Consider Every Sort of Safety

With so much talk nationally about school safety, it can seem like the only sort of “safe” that matters is of the physical variety. But for children to truly thrive, they need to feel safe academically and socially, too.
Socio-emotionally Safe
“There’s a bully in every classroom,” is a common refrain – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Bullying and exclusion is consistently correlated with low self-esteem, poor grades and even suicidal thoughts in children. Choose a campus that creates a culture of inclusion, empathy and peer-to-peer encouragement where bullies can’t thrive. “Legacy’s Christian culture encourages a deep love for each other – we are our brother’s keeper,” says Associate Head of School Garrick Moss. “And programs like ‘CEO’ – where children are recognized for being Chief Encouragement Officers – places a vital emphasis on positive socio-emotional relationships, as does our problem-solving education, which prevents conflict escalation.”
Physically Safe
The world can be a dangerous place – but children shouldn’t live in fear. Recent studies show that today’s regular safety drills can actually cause, instead of alleviate, anxiety in children. So, how to keep kids safe at school while also letting them enjoy a childhood unmarred by constant worry? “Legacy is a closed campus, protected by a passcoded door, bullet-resistant surfaces, an armed guard and much more. Children and parents are confident in our elevated security measures, so they drift into the background, allowing the learner’s focus to remain on school – not safety concerns,” says Head of School Matt Millett.  
Academically Safe 
Children need to feel supported and safe when taking risks – and engaging in accelerated academics requires creative, outside-the-box thinking… risk taking! “Legacy’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) education is heavily rooted in trial and error. Our learners understand that every ‘wrong’ answer gets them closer to the right one – and that carries over to every subject. This is a place where it’s safe to make mistakes,” explains Ryan Anthony, Legacy’s middle school dean of students.
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