Action!...Habits of Success...Take 1!

Growth Mindset means to believe that abilities and knowledge  grow and evolve with effort and support over time. .Growth Mindset looks like______

• Shift thoughts from “I can’t” to “I can”, “I will be able to when…”, etc.; Have an “I can” or an “I will be able to when…” mentality.

• … tries using a new note taking application on their laptop to see if this helps them to capture more information during a science lecture.

• Understand that feelings of community exist because of my co-existence and relationships with others.

• Focus on mastering new learning and taking on challenges rather than on performing well, or fearing looking “bad, or worrying about risks or set-backs.

• … approaches their soccer coach to work on defense footwork that has been a source of challenge.

Relevance of School means to find interest and value in what I learn. 

Relevance of School looks like _______

• Make connections between content and goals and/or life inside and  outside my school and  classroom walls.

• Understand how less desirable aspects of school allow movement towards my future goals.

• … engages in a science lab, despite not wanting to, because the skills support a career in Biology in the future.

• Try more than one approach and/or attempt the same task, sometimes involving a sense of struggle.

Self-awareness means to identify my strengths, growth edges, and many parts of my identity to possess a well-grounded sense of self. Remain open to an evolving sense of self that includes a heightened awareness of my thoughts and beliefs about others. Self-awareness looks like ______

• Understand how my strengths, styles, and patterns impact my ability to complete a task and to interact with others.

• … identifies that a classmate’s strengths are very different from their own and they each take on roles that allow them to  use their strengths to get the task completed. 

• … tries using a new note taking application on their laptop to see if this helps them to capture more information during a science lecture.

• … recognizes that spending time with a specific group of classmates does not bring out the best in them and seeks out additional friends.

Sense of Belonging means to take ownership of my community and feel I have a meaningful place as a co-existing and co-relating member. Sense of Belonging does NOT look like_______

• Maintain positive relationships with my peers, teachers, and other members of my school community.

• Understand that feelings of community exist because of my co-existence and relationships with others.

• Feel a sense of excitement about acquiring knowledge.

• … feels that they have people they can turn to share positive and tough news.

• … feels appreciated for representing their class in the whole school gathering.

Stress management means that I can attune to and manage internal and external demands on my resources. Stress management looks like _____

• Know and appropriately employ multiple stress management techniques.

• … recognizes when demands feel like too much and takes steps, such as prioritizing and reaching out for support, to manage unhealthy levels of stress.

• … takes time to recognize when self care, such as an afternoon walk, a rest, etc. may be needed within or following the school day.

• … identifies that being around a certain group of peers can be overwhelming and can bring on negative-self talk and therefore spends less time with these peers.

• None of the these answers reflect proper examples of stress management.

Academic Tenacity means that I can navigate and look beyond present challenges to persevere towards both short and long term academic goals. Academic Tenacity looks Like ______

• Set short and/or long-term goals and assess success towards these goals.

• … reviews goal set, identifies a challenge to attaining this goal, and takes action accordingly to navigate the challenge and continue on the path towards mastery.

• Postpone immediate gratification for long-term goals or success.

• … consistently connects with peers about the upcoming school fundraiser and the tasks that need to be completed to play their part.

Agency means that I can make decisions and act individually and collectively for myself, others, and the world. Agency looks like _____

• Take ownership for aspects of my learning by recognizing what is within my control.

• Recognize internal and/or external demands on my resources.

• ...I take accountability for all of my decisions...good, bad, or indifferent.

• … recognizes that support is needed and seeks out the guidance of a teacher to continue progress towards mastery.

Attachment means to have a safe and deep emotional connection to another person that lasts across time and space. All of the following are positive examples of attachment EXCEPT _____

• …Consumes an alcoholic beverage given by a family member to help with having a rough day.

• … checks in regularly with a trusted teacher about how they are doing in various parts of their life.

• … speaks openly and honestly with a mentor about a challenging situation in their life.

• Engage with one or more safe people towards goal attainment, connection, etc. regularly and while navigating challenging circumstances.

Curiosity means that I have interests in a wide variety of topics and have an insatiable desire for deep and complete understanding of everyday and complex topics. Curiosity looks like _____

• Find and cultivate knowledge in one or more topics.

• … sees another student sitting by themselves and makes the decision to sit with them despite the comfortable choice to sit with friends as usual.

• … asks a family friend about their job as an electrical engineer to better understand what this person’s work is like and what skills they use.

• … independently or with support seeks out books or other resources to evolve their learning about a  topic that sparks deep curiosity.

Empathy means to take diverse perspectives to experience and share in the feelings of others to act or make decisions. apathy looks like ____

• … notices another student’s emotional state, recognizes that it is out of the ordinary for this student, and approaches this other student with care.

• … sits with a friend who is having a challenging morning, listens to how they are feeling, and offers to be a support.

• Understand how less desirable aspects of school allow movement towards my future goals.

• Listen actively with an authentic desire to understand the experience and feelings of others.