LEARNING SKILLS

Below are our co-created success criteria for learning skills. The expectation is that each student checks in monthly and completes a self-assessment checklist to track their growth for the 2021-22 school year.

Responsibility:

• • I will work hard to get my work done

  • I will do my best work

  • I will return homework and notes on time

  • I am responsible for my own actions and behaviour

  • I apologize when I make mistakes or hurt others

  • I follow rules and class agreements

  • I consider the consequences of my actions

  • I know that my decisions and actions have an impact on others

Organization:

• • I will have the tools I need to do my work ready to go

  • I will use my time wisely

  • I will keep my desk and work books neat and tidy

  • I manage and organize information

  • I complete tasks on time

  • I use a variety of strategies (graphic organizers)

  • I use my agenda

  • I write down all important dates

  • I follow a plan to complete an assigned task

Independent Work:

• • I will listen attentively so that I know what to do

  • I will follow instructions

  • I will think about my work and try it before I ask for help

  • I will focus on my work and let others focus on their work

  • I work quietly and limit social distractions

Collaboration:

• • I will share ideas and materials in a nice way

  • I will speak politely to others

  • I will do my share of the work when working in groups

  • I invite the ideas and opinions of others

  • I respect the ideas and opinions of others

  • I am able to see both sides of a conflict and can solve it in a mature way

  • I enjoy working as part of a team and being part of a learning community

Initiative:

• • I will try new things with a positive attitude

  • I will show interest in learning

  • I will help myself and others to do their best

  • I seek opportunities to learn new skills

  • I go above and beyond

  • I like to be original

  • I take risks

  • I am curious

  • I do things without being asked

  • I am a leader

Self-Regulation:

• • I will work hard to meet the class learning goals and my personal goals

  • I will use criteria to help me reach my goals

  • I will ask questions when I need help

  • I set challenging goals for myself

  • I view challenges as a positive opportunity

  • I make choices that help me achieve my goal

WORK HARD, BE NICE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE