Student Success and Wellness

Goal:Students will be able to develop the skills to be successful in school and also those needed for future careers.

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Skills Employers want….● Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

● Creativity

● Communication

● Leadership

● Collaboration

These skills are referenced in a variety of journals, newspapers and magazines

such as Wall Street Journal, Economist, Fortune etc.

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Respect

Focus on establishing a respectful environment for everyone. What does this look like, why is it important and how do I contribute to it?

Communication

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Key Elements of Communication▷ Be specific▷ Speak Clearly▷ Good Tone of Voice▷ Listening▷ Focus ▷ Good Body Language▷ Ask Questions/Clarify

Problem SolvingStudents are provided opportunities to problem solve and collaborate with others.

Responsibility & Perseverance➢ Focus, finding a new way,

not giving up➢ Ability to make positive,

constructive decisions

6th Grade Success and Leadership

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ENERGY BUS FOR SCHOOLS

Bringing The Energy Bus principles into their classrooms. The intention is to implement principles using a variety of activities for students. By focusing on one principle at a time the campus can experience sustainable growth and motivation for being a Positive School.

Energy Bus Topics

Desire -Vision- Focus - What are my interests, hobbies, likes? - What is one career idea I am pursuing? - What are some things I know I need to personally work on during this next

year?

From here, it is about being intentional and creating habits to start to work towards your goals

- Inviting people to join you- Positive energy- Avoid “Energy Vampires”- How to create enthusiasm - it’s a choice- Get people to feel like they belong- Love, Serve, Care- Drive with a purpose

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