Effort and Behavior
Education Components - Student Profiles of Effort and Behavior
The homeroom teacher will confer with all of a student’s teachers to decide on the levels of effort and behavior.
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 = Commendable | Outstanding good behavior & extraordinary effort |
| 2 = Satisfactory | Meets the requirements |
| 3 = Unsatisfactory | Needs to improve |
| 4 = Unacceptable | Falls short of what is required |
Criteria for Behavior
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Obedient | Follows directions and does what is asked |
| Honest | Being truthful in all things and at all times |
| Respectful | Courtesy towards faculty, staff, schoolmates and all members of the community |
| Responsible | Takes care of self, others and things, finishes what must be done and finishes it on time |
| Cooperative | Willing to work with others |
| Practices self-control | Can follow rules and directions and thinks before acting |
Criteria for Effort
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Attentive | Pays attention and follows directions |
| Industrious | Completes all work |
| Takes initiative | Shows leadership; can begin and follow-through with tasks |
| Punctual | Is on time for school, all classes and all activities |
| Perseverance | Finishes all things, especially when they are not easy |
Report Cards
Quarterly, each student will receive a report card reflecting academic achievement and assessments of behavior and personal qualities. Report cards must be signed by parents/guardians and promptly returned to the school.
Teacher conferences are encouraged and can always be arranged.
Other Academic Indications
At-Risk Notices
Parents/guardians of students who exhibit difficulties with attendance and tardiness, academic achievement or behavioral concerns will receive a phone call or letter from the school to request a conference.
Retention
Any student who fails two core academic subjects will be retained.
Promotion from 8th Grade
Students who complete the core requirements in 8th grade with an average of 70 will graduate with a diploma.