Social and Emotional Wellness Committee discusses Shadow Days

unspecified-14 — Mira Costa's Social and Emotional Wellness Committee held its meeting in the Costa office conference room. The committee consists of students, staff members, teachers and parents.

By Kayla Samimi

Executive News Editor

Mira Costa’s Social and Emotional Wellness Committee met on Monday in the conference room to discuss this week’s Shadow Days and ways to reduce student stress.

This week, Costa staff members shadowed 14 students throughout the school day in order to examine the different schedules they each face. The committee plans to meet again on Dec. 12 to reflect on the Shadow Days.

Link: Read about the organization, Challenge Success, which is cooperating with Mira Costa

The committee also met with Paul Franz, a teacher and educator on stress, to discuss topics such as overscheduling, inclusion on campus and alternative scheduling such as block schedules. The group will continue to discuss these topics, in hopes of implementing changes at Costa in the long run.

Link: Read a blog from Paul Franz about his experience as a teacher and educator

“I definitely think the actions of this committee is going to reduce student stress levels in the future,” committee member and senior Jamie Hoffman said. “Everyone in this committee has the same objective to help the students and make their lives easier.”