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6-8

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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

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    Academic Confidence 

    1. 1

      Develop personal responsibility for academic success.6-8.1

    2. 2

      Apply skills for independent learning.6-8.2

    3. 3

      Develop self-advocacy and initiative in learning.6-8.3

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    Goal Setting

    1. 4

      Develop academic goals and monitor progress toward achieving them.6-8.4

    2. 5

      Develop a personal education plan of study.6-8.5

    3. 6

      Analyze assessment results to inform academic planning.6-8.6

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    Academic Skills

    1. 7

      Utilize time management and task management skills.6-8.7

    2. 8

      Exhibit skills needed to contribute effectively to collaborative projects and activities.6-8.8

    3. 9

      Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.6-8.9

    4. 10

      Implement study skills and locate academic resources when needed.6-8.10

    5. 11

      Use personal strengths to develop a personal education plan of study.6-8.11

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    Lifelong Learning

    1. 12

      Identify new skills needed for each year of academic progression.6-8.12

    2. 13

      Explain how school success prepares them to transition from student to productive adult.6-8.13

    3. 14

      Explain how participation in co-curricular and/or community activities enhances learning.6-8.14

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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    Career Awareness

    1. 15

      Locate, evaluate, and interpret career information related to potential careers.6-8.15

    2. 16

      Research and identify competencies and skills needed for career options.6-8.16

    3. 17

      Identify hobbies and interests that promote work-life balance.6-8.17

    4. 18

      Explain the importance of the connection between career and civic engagement, including service learning and/or volunteer opportunities.6-8.18

    5. 19

      Identify options for fulfilling college and career readiness graduation requirements.6-8.19

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    Career Goals 

    1. 20

      Interpret the relationship between educational achievement and career success.6-8.20

    2. 21

      Identify personal preferences and interests influencing career choices.6-8.21

    3. 22

      Develop and maintain a personal education plan of study.6-8.22

    4. 23

      Correlate career choices with earning potential.6-8.23

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    Career Exploration and Planning

    1. 24

      Utilize problem-solving and organizational skills.6-8.24

    2. 25

      Describe how jobs are changing and what skills people will need to succeed in the future. Examples: emerging careers, decline of some professions, applications of technology6-8.25

    3. 26

      Enhance work ethic and employability skills, including responsibility, time management, dependability, and punctuality.6-8.26

    4. 27

      Complete a personal education plan of study and career interest inventories as part of the career planning process. Example: Alabama Career Planning System 6-8.27

    5. 28

      Identify career clusters and academic courses that align with their career interests and goals. 6-8.28

FOUNDATIONAL WELLNESS

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    Interpersonal Skills

    1. 29

      Demonstrate behaviors that support academic and social success.6-8.29

    2. 30

      Apply teamwork skills in group settings.6-8.30

    3. 31

      Explain the positive contributions made to society by individuals.6-8.31

    4. 32

      Display respect for different points of view.6-8.32

    5. 33

      Display active listening and empathy.6-8.33

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    Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    1. 34

      Evaluate the possible consequences of decisions and choices, and implement strategies to resolve problems.6-8.34

    2. 35

      Differentiate between healthy coping skills and those with adverse effects. Examples: exercise versus vaping, conflict resolution versus fighting6-8.35

    3. 36

      Demonstrate healthy ways to address the impact of peer pressure.6-8.36

    4. 37

      Develop an action plan to set and achieve realistic goals.6-8.37

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    Character Development

    1. 38

      Explain the importance of showing positive character traits.6-8.38

    2. 39

      Discuss ways personal and social roles change as an individual increases in age.6-8.39

    3. 40

      Discuss how one's ability to self-regulate can impact others.6-8.40

    4. 41

      Engage in activities aligned with their personal traits and strengths.6-8.41

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    Personal Responsibility

    1. 42

      Explain the importance of making safe choices online, including social media and gaming platforms.6-8.42

    2. 43

      Identify the consequences for failing to follow rules and laws.6-8.43

    3. 44

      Explain personal boundaries, rights, and safety needs.6-8.44

    4. 45

      Identify and demonstrate ways to advocate for self and others.6-8.45

    5. 46

      Explain the detrimental emotional and physical effects of substance use and abuse.6-8.46

    6. 47

      List techniques for managing stress and conflict.6-8.47

    7. 48

      Exhibit personal responsibility through actions.6-8.48

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