2. WELCOME To RHS Coach Barrett

3. How To Succeed At Richland High School And Life

4. SUCCESS  Be Prepared –Be on time –Have materials  book  notebook  pen  pencil  Paper  Have homework ready

5. SUCCESS Greeting!  Leave a positive impression –Approach the person –Make eye contact –Shake the other person’s hand –Say “Hello, my name is …..”

6. SUCCESS  Results of Positive Greeting –Gets you started on the right foot with new people –Looks strong –Shows people you know how to handle yourself in a positive manner

7. SUCCESS Be Attentive Communicate interest Make and Keep eye contact Lean slightly forward – or sit up straight Avoid Distractions Pay Attention to what is being said

8. SUCCESS  Observing –Determine feelings of others – teacher, parents, students –Watch a person’s facial expressions and body movements –Consider how that person feels –Determine what action ( if any) is appropriate

9. SUCCESS  Listening –Listen for content of what is being said –Learn how what is being said affects you –Determine what action the person wants you to take

10. SUCCESS Everything you do, Every decision you make, IS A CHOICE Each life CHOICE Has a CONSEQUENCE

11. SUCCESS The Choice is yours! Positive Choice = Positive Consequence Negative Choice = Negative Consequence

12. SUCCESS  TYPES of Students –Disruptive –Observer –Participant –Contributor –Leader

13. SUCCESS  DISRUPTIVE –Tardy often –Does not have materials – pencil, paper, book, etc. –Usually does not have/do homework –Actions often keep student and others from learning: –Noise –Actions –Attitude

14. SUCCESS  OBSERVER –On time –Has materials – May have homework –Watches, Watches – Does not take part –Answers “I don’t know.”

15. SUCCESS Participant On Time Prepared – has material and homework Takes part in class activity/discussion

16. SUCCESS CONTRIBUTOR Goes beyond Participant by offering higher level observations, suggestions, questions, and answers.

17. SUCCESS LEADER Is prepared, participates, contributes, and is a role model. Advanced social skills. Generally has the respect of both students and faculty.

18. SUCCESS It is YOUR CHOICE! Which type of student are you going to be?