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At North Ridge Middle School And Life How To Succeed At North Ridge Middle School And Life
SUCCESS Be Prepared Be on time Have materials book notebook pen pencil Paper Have homework ready
SUCCESS Greeting! Leave a positive impression Approach the person Make eye contact Shake the other person’s hand Say “Hello, my name is …..”
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
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
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
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
Every decision you make, SUCCESS Everything you do, Every decision you make, IS A CHOICE Each life CHOICE Has a CONSEQUENCE
SUCCESS The Choice is yours! Positive Choice = Positive Consequence Negative Choice = Negative Consequence
SUCCESS TYPES of Students Disruptive Observer Participant Contributor Leader
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
SUCCESS OBSERVER On time Has materials – May have homework Watches, Watches – Does not take part Answers “I don’t know.”
SUCCESS Participant On Time Prepared – has material and homework Takes part in class activity/discussion
SUCCESS CONTRIBUTOR Goes beyond Participant by offering higher level observations, suggestions, questions, and answers.
SUCCESS LEADER Is prepared, participates, contributes, and is a role model. Advanced social skills. Generally has the respect of both students and faculty.
SUCCESS It is YOUR CHOICE! Which type of student are you going to be?