LIFE S.K.I.L.L.S.
(Student Knowledge in Learning Life Skills)

INTEGRITY: TO BE HONEST, SINCERE AND TO CONDUCT ONESELF ACCORDING TO A SENSE OF WHAT’S RIGHT AND WRONG. See how many times you can practice integrity today.

INITIATIVE: TO DO SOMETHING BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO BE DONE. What can you do today to show initiative?

FLEXIBILITY: THE ABILITY TO CHANGE PLANS OR COURSE OF ACTION WHEN NECESSARY. Try to be flexible when necessary. There may be times when you need others to be flexible.

PERSERVERANCE: TO KEEP WORKING UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE IN SPITE OF DIFFICULTIES. Don’t give up. Sometimes all it takes is one more attempt.

ORGANIZATION: TO PLAN, ARRANGE AND IMPLEMENT IN AN ORDERLY WAY. You can get much more done if you are organized and have a plan.

SENSE OF HUMOR: TO LAUGH AND BE PLAYFUL WITHOUT HURTING OTHERS. When appropriate laugh and get others to laugh with you. It feels good and is good for you.

EFFORT: TO TRY YOUR HARDEST. Always do your best. Your effort will be rewarded in many different ways.

COMMON SENSE: TO USE GOOD JUDGMENT. Think about it first. If it seems right, it probably is and you are developing good common sense.

PROBLEM SOLVING: TO SEEK SOLUTIONS EVERYDAY AS WELL AS IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. Look at finding the solution to problems and difficult situations as a challenge. Soon little problems will no longer be difficult to handle.

RESPONSIBILITY: TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS. Always do the right thing and you will not have to explain your actions.

PATIENCE: TO WAIT CALMLY FOR SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. Staying calm helps you think clearly, make good choices, and appreciate the results.

FRIENDSHIP: TO MAKE AND KEEP A FRIEND THROUGH MUTUAL TRUST AND CARING. Do something kind for a classmate today; you may make a new friend.

CURIOSITY: TO DESIRE TO LEARN OR KNOW ABOUT A FULL RANGE OF THINGS. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, you can never learn too much.

COOPERATION: TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARD A COMMON GOAL. You can get a lot more done and it’s much more fun when everyone cooperates.

CARING: TO FEEL CONCERN FOR OTHERS. One small act of kindness can often make a big difference in someone’s life. Help make that difference.

RESPECT: TO HAVE CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS. Remember to always treat others the way you would like to be treated.

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