Success Orientations

Trustworthiness

The Student Will demonstrate honesty by:

• habitually telling the truth and avoiding deception.
• telling the truth when negative consequences may follow.
• bringing lost items or money to the teacher or the office.
• being a person who does not cheat on tests.
• being a person who is not involved in theft.

TSW demonstrate trustworthiness by:

• following a commitment with the appropriate action.
• promptly accomplishing an errand when requested by a teacher.
• displaying acceptable behavior when not under teacher supervision.
• being a person who is not involved in vandalism.

Independent Endeavor

• TSW show initiative in engaging in tasks other than those assigned with a view to 'in-depth' study or activity.
• TSW consistently set goals which include more than the minimum effort needed to complete a task.
• TSW have the opportunity to pursue a particular interest in an area not in the curriculum or to pursue a curricular area in depth, having a unit outcome created, evaluated, and credentialed.
• TSW show initiative in using the library and other resources in assignments, projects, and homework.
• TSW show reasonable self-sufficiency in completing assignments, projects, and homework.

Aesthetic Appreciation

TSW demonstrate an appreciation of nature by:

• not damaging trees and flowers.
• making positive comments which show appreciation for the beauty of wildlife, mountains, trees, flowers, stars, etc.
• creating artwork which illustrates nature.

TSW demonstrate an appreciation of orderly surroundings by:

• voluntarily picking up unsightly litter.
• putting litter in proper receptacles rather than throwing it on the ground.
• keeping areas of work and play reasonably neat.

TSW demonstrate an appreciation of the beauty of ideas; musical, artistic, and theatrical creations; mathematical and scientific concepts; and literary works by:

• making positive comments or written reports.
• being a person who does not display negative remarks or actions which show a disrespect for such beauty.

Group Interaction

TSW demonstrate group involvement by actively participating in activities.

TSW demonstrate support of leadership by:

• displaying words and actions which encourage responsible behavior by others.
• displaying words and actions which promote learning in a classroom by others.
• being a person who does not discourage responsible behavior or learning by others.
• assisting the leadership of others by cooperating and being good followers.

TSW demonstrate support of group activities by:

• contributing ideas which are related to the goals of the group.
• being a person who does not make negative comments which are not constructive.
• controlling emotions when discussing different points of view.
• displaying kindness when expressing an opinion.
• displaying a cooperative attitude.

Kindness & Politeness

TSW demonstrate kindness by:

• being a person who does not make remarks which put down another.
• being a person who does not physically abuse others.
• displaying acts of kindness (sympathy, encouragement, helpfulness, patience, etc) toward others, particularly fellow students.
• giving time and resources to help another in need.

TSW demonstrate politeness by:

• being a person who does not exhibit rudeness.
• using socially acceptable language.
• displaying acts of courtesy toward others.

Concern For Others

TSW demonstrate tolerance for those of other nationalities, races, religions, cultures, ages, and mental and physical abilities by:

• being a person who does not make disparaging remarks concerning those different from themselves.
• joining in group activities with those different from themselves.
• having friendly associations with those different from themselves.

TSW demonstrate acceptance of others, particularly newcomers, by:

• including them in informal social groups.
• being a person who does not actively exclude individuals from group activities.
• approaching newcomers with a view to making them feel welcome.

TSW demonstrate concern for others by:

• avoiding actions or words which hurt another person.
• actions and/or words of support and/or sympathy for those who are unhappy or sad.
• helping others to be successful in their schoolwork, activities, and play.
• displaying unselfish behavior.

Responsibility

TSW demonstrate responsibility by:

• coming to school and to each class on time except when ill or otherwise excused.
• bringing appropriate books and materials to class.
• consistently completing assigned schoolwork in a timely manner.
• showing organization and cooperation in completing assigned schoolwork in the prescribed manner (such as name, date, and layout included as directed).
• contributing ideas, reports, research, materials, and/or out-of class involvement which are not assigned.
• taking proper care of materials and equipment.
• taking appropriate action to avoid accidents, to avoid misdeeds, or to aid in a situation of need.
• being careful in making commitments.