A learner…
Believes that anyone can change their current intelligence and abilities.
Believes that learning is a skill.
Believes that learning is in their control.
Understands mistakes, obstacles, setbacks and struggles are a normal and necessary part of learning and expects them to happen.
Acknowledges effort and discomfort as a normal and necessary part of growth.
Makes the choice to frame challenges into opportunities to grow instead of reasons to get frustrated, give up, or deflect.
Leans into the discomfort that may arise, focusing on the process and the incremental growth that results.
I own my own choices.
Additional Resources
Themes / Essential Questions
Assessment
8th Grade
Identify and understand the key components and supporting language of Emotional Intelligence. Develop understanding of self-awareness as a foundational functional life skill.
9th Grade
Become aware of basic executive functioning and social emotional learning skills like how to identify problems and my personal qualities (strengths, interests, areas for growth) .
10th Grade
Explore personal qualities that may prepare me for my next challenge or opportunity. Explore effective communication techniques across various settings, understanding interests and strengths about myself.
11th Grade
Utilize resources for post high school plans, participate in summer jobs, internships, or other activities to start to narrow down my fields of interest.
12th Grade
Career exploration, mock cover letters, resumes, job, college, and or scholarship applications, emails to college admissions or employers, college essays, supplemental essays, public speaking and presentation skills.
Common Language
For Teachers
Smarter with Feeling
Know Thy Self
In the Drivers Seat
Name it to Tame it
Wait Six Seconds
Go Forth and Prosper