Socialization and communication skills classes (SoCom) are a unique component of the curriculum at The Janus School. Helping a student to reach his or her potential requires effective socialization and communication skills, as well as the appropriate academic instruction. These abilities cannot be separated when planning the best instruction for a student.

SoCom guides students to self-awareness in understanding their individual learning differences and the impact on all aspects of life. Metacognition studies encourage students to become knowledgeable about their learning differences, discovering and applying effective strategies, and learning to appropriately advocate for themselves both in and out of the school setting.

Additional SoCom topics include:

• Friendship skills
• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Awareness of others
• Conflict resolution
• Collaboration
• Everyday life problem solving

Teachings of the SoCom curriculum focus on the relationship between rights and responsibilities and are reinforced throughout all programs at The Janus School. It is the expectation that the entire Janus community supports the rights to safety, respect, and learning for all individuals.

In addition, the entire school focuses on a "character education" piece each month, such as honesty, friendship, and tolerance.