Way of the Scots

Self-Control- being self-disciplined     

          School Work                                                                              

·     Comes to class prepared

·     Pays attention and resists distractions

·     Begins work rather than procrastinating

Interpersonal

·   Remembers and follows directions in all areas of school

·   Accepts criticism as a tool for change

·   Controls emotions in stressful situations

Consideration – taking into account the perspective of others

·   Is polite to adults, peers, and the school

·   Actively listens to others without interruption

·   Acts with thoughtful and sympathetic regard

Optimism expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it

·   Believes that effort will improve his or her future

·   Expects the most favorable outcome in all situations

·   Asks and answers questions to deepen understanding

Tenacity completing something despite obstacles  

·   Initiates and completes tasks

·   Learns from mistakes without giving up

·   Works independently and with others

Social Intelligence able to reason in large and small groups

·   Is open to resolving conflicts

·   Demonstrates respect towards other’s feelings

·   Maintains awareness of behavior expectations