Examples of the First 6 Keys! Integrity, Failure Leads to Success, This Is It, Speak with Good Purpose, Commitment, Ownership

Student Examples The following are examples provided by teachers of what they have seen demonstrated by students over the last 3 months!

Integrity: Match behaviors with values Kindergarten ◦ We work independently at literacy stations at a quiet voice level. First and Second Grade ◦ When there is a substitute teacher, we always follow the 3 B’s. Third and Fourth Grade ◦ We help to keep our classrooms clean. Fifth and Sixth Grade ◦ Followed the 3 B’s during parent visitation

Failure Leads to Success: Learn from mistakes Kindergarten ◦ If we don’t get it right the first time, we keep trying! First and Second Grade ◦ If we are struggling, we keep trying, even if we make a mistake. Eventually, we will understand and we should always believe in ourselves! Third and Fourth Grade ◦ Sometimes we don’t understand a math strategy right away, but with lots of practice we will figure it out! Fifth and Sixth Grade ◦ Music program dance groups struggled with their dances, but after lots of practice they had a great performance!

This Is It: Make the most of every moment Kindergarten ◦ We do our best! First and Second Grade ◦ When we get upset, we calm ourselves down and focus back on the task we are working on. Third and Fourth Grade ◦ If the schedule changes and we can’t go out for an extra recess we say, “It’s okay, maybe we will get to go outside another time.” Fifth and Sixth Grade ◦ We try out new ideas and have an open mind.

Speak with Good Purpose: Speak honestly and kindly Kindergarten ◦ We use kind words with our classmates. First and Second Grade ◦ We give compliments to our classmates. Third and Fourth Grade ◦ We give peer feedback respectfully. Fifth and Sixth Grade ◦ We correct one another’s unexpected behaviors in a respectful way.

Commitment: Make your dreams happen Kindergarten ◦ We always try, even when we know it’s hard! First and Second Grade ◦ When we make a mistake in our writing, we go back and make changes to our writing to make it better. Third and Fourth Grade ◦ Set specific goals and create action plans. Fifth and Sixth Grade ◦ When we don’t finish in time, we go in during lunch to finish instead of missing more instructional time.

Ownership: Take responsibility for actions Kindergarten ◦ We put our names at the top of our paper. First and Second Grade ◦ If we forget something at home, we say, “I forgot it today, but I will make sure to remember it tomorrow.” Third and Fourth Grade ◦ When we forget to do our homework, we don’t use an “Oops” pass. We go to homework lunch instead so that we don’t get behind. Fifth and Sixth Grade ◦ We apologize when we say something that hurts someone’s feelings.