Student Procedures for Conferencing

1.Introduce your teacher to your parents. 2.Begin the conference with a prayer. 3.Share your Self-Assessment with your parents. 4.Share your Progress Report with your parents. 5.Teacher input – very brief?! 6.Goal Setting 7.Closing – Thank your parents and teacher(s)

Getting my homework completed and turned in on time Participating in class Reviewing my work in all subjects Reading on a daily basis Can work independently Very creative

I am good in P.E. Helping others Respecting everyone at school Working in a group Creative and/or Jane Schaffer writing

Getting work completed and turned in on time Following through with the goals I set Stop procrastinating Getting my work from teachers when I’m absent Adding details to and/or revising my writing Not talking in class I need to organize my work I need to apply myself and work to my potential

A Catholic Faith-Filled Life and Missionary Spirit by: – Recognizing God as the center of life – Developing a prayerful relationship with God – Demonstrating a commitment to the Church and its teaching – Choosing to make morally responsible decisions

A Life-long Love of Learning by: – Exhibiting competency in basic skills – Building critical thinking, problem solving, goal setting, and study skills – Utilizing technology for learning, communicating – Recognizing the aesthetic values of the Arts

A Reverence for One’s Own Physical Being by: – Respecting the holiness of the human body – Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle – Participating in a variety of physical activities

A Positive and Realistic Self-image by: – Humbly recognizing one’s own strengths and limitations – Accepting challenges confidently and competently – Showing compassion for self

A Willingness to Share One’s God-given Gifts by: – Modeling Catholic values – Appreciating and accepting cultural, social and scholastic diversity – Participating in parish, school, and community activities – Caring for Creation

Explain the two goals you have set Write a third goal with your parents

Complete assignments on time Make a plan – write due dates down – post on refrigerator Trying to get it done ahead of time Working on my homework before turning on the T.V. Doing my homework right away instead of at the last minute Stop putting things off

Sitting with people I won’t talk to Focusing on my work Tell my friends ahead of time Don’t talk back when they talk to me I will explain I’m not being rude to my friends but that I’m trying to accomplish my goal Stay in my seat Mind my own business

Clean my cubby once a week Make sure loose papers are securely in their places Remember where I put everything I need Write down my assignments when I get them Check my planner for quiz or test dates Use time wisely in class

Treat everyone with respect Work well with others Follow school rules Use class time to do work Will work on my attitude I will do my work without saying anything

I will ask questions on problems that my class is doing I will try to understand the problem and how to solve it Follow directions By staying focused on my work and working until it’s finished

I will write my assignments in my planner Study for a least 20 minutes a night Use materials such as notes, worksheets, and text books to assist my studying

See my teacher for new books Read at night before I go to bed Read 4 nights a week for minutes Remember to bring my “silent-reading” book back and forth from school and home

Read and understand directions, expectations, and rubric Plan ahead Be more creative

Have a positive attitude Identify my anger and get advice on how to deal with it Talk with my mom and dad bout anger Listen to other peoples ideas – find a common ground If I can handle a conflict in a positive manner –seek help

Courage F riendship Wisdom Justice Honesty Tolerance Imagination Equality Fairness Citizenship Self-Discipline Integrity Responsibility What Do You Stand For? Creativity Caring Assertiveness Confidence Honor Empathy Accountability Respect Kindness Restraint Conservation Purpose Sincerity Sharing Forgiveness Truthfulness Loyalty Cooperation Giving Compassion Humor