Essential Habits

Perseverance

I am responsible for my actions and the quality of my work. I demonstrate sustained effort despite challenges.

Are you ….

• responsible for your actions?

• doing quality work?

• giving your best effort?

Initiative

I identify a challenge or need, create a plan, and take action.

Do you ….

• notice what needs to get done?

• create a plan?

• take action?

Leadership

I listen to the ideas of others, make good choices, and lead by example.

Are you ….

• listening to others?

• making good choices?

• leading by example?

Integrity

I am honest and trustworthy. I treat people kindly.

Problem-solving

I identify and understand a problem, consider the best strategy, apply it, and evaluate the solution.

Do you ….

• recognize a problem?

• look for solutions?

• reflect on the result?

Levels of Essential Habits

Demonstrates with Distinction: Student demonstrates these habits consistently and without prompting

Demonstrates: Student demonstrates these habits consistently

Incomplete or Inconsistent Demonstration: Student demonstrates these habits occasionally and may need prompting

Does Not Demonstrate: Student does not demonstrate these habits or needs frequent prompting