September 24

"What top 3 characteristics do you expect your child to have upon promotion from 8th grade?" Here are parent responses:

    • Responsible

    • Good Character

    • Confident

    • independence

    • responsibility

    • curiosity

    • responsible

    • capable

    • confident

    • Responsible

    • Capable

    • Confident

    • Academic readiness

    • Well-rounded

    • Tech savvy

    • Responsible

    • Capable

    • Confident

  • Independant

    • Responsible

    • Resouceful

    • Inquisitive

    • Confident

    • Appreciative

    • Independence

    • Confidence

    • Responsible

    • Well Rounded

    • Leader

    • Academic Excellence and Innovator

    • critical thinking

    • responsibility

    • work ethic

    • High School Readiness

    • Self-Confidence

    • Creativity

    • Confident

  • Organized and Responsible

    • Good Character

    • Problem solving skills

    • Accountability

    • Organizational skills

    • comprehensive reasoning

    • understanding of self-worth

    • excited about learning

    • Compassionate

    • Determined to accomplish their goals

    • Respectful of the world around them.

    • Confident

    • Independent

    • Humble

    • Knowledge

    • Ability to work in a team

    • Discipline

    • leader

    • thinker

  • individual

At the end of eighth grade, how would a student be able to SHOW that they have developed these characteristic(s)?

Skills/Success

    1. Older students are given the opportunity to mentor younger students

    2. Plan and implement a goal-based project based on personal interest

    3. Develop a computer program or app and follow through by publishing.

Leadership/Independence

  1. Given a task/project where students need to make decisions

  2. Students work in groups and have roles

  3. Students have projects and work outside their comfort zone

Academic

  1. Kids can create PowerPoint presentations and use Microsoft programs for reports.

  2. Kids search for information on the internet to help with homework

  3. A student should be able to listen to others who are speaking and be respectful of others' opinions and be responsible/accountable for one's task. Kids work on a project together and at the end of the project, they can provide feedback to each other.

Character Traits

  1. Students don't interrupt

  2. Students maintain good eye contact

  3. Students take responsibility for our actions

  4. Homework is done on time, turned in, knowing when it's done without prompting

  5. Students take pride in your work

  6. Students are punctual and dressed appropriately

  7. Students participate in community service

  8. Students tutor other students

  9. Students try new classes outside of their comfort zone

  10. A group of students who work to improve student relations and understanding of different cultures. This group promotes empathy, kindness, understanding, compassion, social awareness, and acceptance.

Work Ethic

    1. Students manage a group project independently. This includes making a timeline, researching parameters, working at home independently, and sharing responsibilities with other members.

Creativity

  1. A student could develop and promote a product or idea. Then, they could expand their influence on a global scale.