Lifelong Guidelines and Lifeskills

Our classrooms are practicing Lifelong Guidelines and Lifeskills. These differ from regular school rules because they apply to all age groups in all situations, thus the term Lifeskills. They form the basis for agreement about behavior and expectations, both social and academic, between teacher and students and among students. You are encouraged to learn about them (ask your child!) and reinforce them at home.

Lifelong Guidelines

• Trustworthiness
• Truthfulness
• Active Listening
• No Put-Downs
• Personal Best

Lifeskills

Integrity

to conduct oneself according to a sense of what's right and wrong

Initiative

to do something because it needs to be done

Flexibility

to be willing to change plans or course of action when necessary

Perseverance

to keep working until the job is done

Organization

to plan, arrange, and implement in an orderly way

Sense of Humor

to laugh and be playful without hurting others

Effort

to try your hardest

Common Sense

to use good judgment

Problem-Solving

to seek solutions in everyday situations

Responsibility

to be willing to respond appropriately and be accountable for your actions

Patience

to wait calmly for someone or something

Friendship

to know how to make and keep a friend

Curiosity

to have a desire to learn and know about all things

Cooperation

to work together toward a common goal

Caring

to feel concern for others