Habits of Work

Habits of Work (HoW) Rubric

• Separate behavior from academics performance in your grading
  • Grades should reflect mastery of course standards and skills, not behavior or effort
• Support teaching "soft" skills that align to our WTHS Mission & Goals
• Hold students accountable for actions (or lack of) that are negatively affecting grade
  • Use in lieu of Comments on report cards
  • Mail home with Report Cards
  • Have students self-assess
• Works best when open conversations can be had with students (and parents) about their success/lack of success in relation to this rubric
• Help create goals for students