Mindset Standards

  • 1

    Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-beingM.1

  • 2

    Self-confidence in ability to succeedM.2

  • 3

    Sense of belonging in the school environmentM.3

  • 4

    Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career successM.4

  • 5

    Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomesM.5

  • 6

    Positive attitude toward work and learningM.6

Behavior Standards

  • B-LS.

    Learning StrategiesB-LS

    1. 1

      Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to make informed decisionsB-LS.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate creativityB-LS.2

    3. 3

      Use time-management, organizational and study skillsB-LS.3

    4. 4

      Apply self-motivation and selfdirection to learningB-LS.4

    5. 5

      Apply media and technology skillsB-LS.5

    6. 6

      Set high standards of qualityB-LS.6

    7. 7

      Identify long and short-term academic, career, social/emotional, and community involvement goals B-LS.7

    8. 8

      Actively engage in challenging courseworkB-LS.8

    9. 9

      Gather evidence and consider multiple perspectives to make informed decisionsB-LS.9

    10. 10

      Participate in enrichment and extracurricular activitiesB-LS.10

  • B-SMS.

    Self-Management SkillsB-SMS

    1. 1

      Demonstrate ability to assume responsibilityB-SMS.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control B-SMS.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate ability to work independentlyB-SMS.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate ability to delay immediate gratification for longterm rewardsB-SMS.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate perseverance to achieve long-term and shortterm goals B-SMS.5

    6. 6

      Demonstrate ability to overcome barriers to learningB-SMS.6

    7. 7

      Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problemB-SMS.7

    8. 8

      Demonstrate the ability to balance school, home, and community activitiesB-SMS.8

    9. 9

      Demonstrate personal safety skillsB-SMS.9

    10. 10

      Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing situations and responsibilitiesB-SMS.10

  • B-SS.

    Social Skills B-SS

    1. 1

      Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skillsB-SS.1

    2. 2

      Create positive and supportive relationships with other studentsB-SS.2

    3. 3

      Create relationships with adults that support successB-SS.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate empathyB-SS.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate ethical decisionmaking and social responsibilityB-SS.5

    6. 6

      Use effective collaboration and cooperation skillsB-SS.6

    7. 7

      Use leadership and teamwork skillstoworkeffectively indiverse teamsB-SS.7

    8. 8

      Demonstrate advocacy skills and ability toassertself,when necessaryB-SS.8

    9. 9

      Demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environmentB-SS.9

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12