Life Skills

Wildwood’s elementary program places a high value on the personal qualities and abilities known as "Life Skills." A student’s development of these skills is as important as his/her academic development. Life Skills are woven into the daily fabric of the curriculum and inform everything we do at Wildwood.

The personal qualities that Wildwood values and fosters are:

Integrity—honesty, sincerity, soundness of moral principle
Common Sense—using good judgment
Patience—being able to wait calmly
Curiosity—wanting to learn more
Sense of Humor—laughing and playing without hurting others

The abilities the school seeks to develop include:

Responsibility—taking initiative, being accountable
Flexibility—being able to adapt
Effort—doing one’s personal best
Problem-solving—creating solutions for challenging situations
Organizing—planning, arranging, implementing
Interpersonal skills—respect, caring for others, cooperating, and making friends
Tolerance—recognizing and respecting other points of view