Grades 9-12

Other Tennessee Social and Personal Competencies sets

• Grades K-2
• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• Adult

Demonstrates the ability to reframe difficult situations into opportunities that promote resilience and optimism2A.1

Evaluates how thoughts and emotions affect decision making and responsible behavior2A.2

Understands the effect of self-monitoring (self-talk) strategies on emotions and actions/behaviors2A.3

Recognizes and evaluates how expressing one’s emotions might affect or influence others2A.4

Identifies and practices strategies for coping with and overcoming feelings of rejection, social isolation, and other forms of stress2A.5

Identifies academic goals and self-monitoring strategies2B.1

Sets a postsecondary goal with action steps, timeframes, and criteria for evaluating achievement2B.2

Demonstrates an understanding that goal setting supports life-long success2B.3

Sets, monitors, adapts, and evaluates goals to achieve success in school and life2B.4

Identifies outside resources that can help in achieving one’s goal2B.5

Incorporates personal management skills (i.e., time management, organization skills) on a daily basis2B.6

Considers the feelings of others3A.1

Identifies verbal, environmental, or situational cues that demonstrate how others feel3A.2

Values and learns from the perspectives of others3A.3

Analyzes the factors that impact perceived appropriateness of an emotional response related to the setting or situation (e.g., a job interview vs. casual lunch with friends)3A.4

Works cooperatively with others to implement a strategy to address a need in the broader community3B.1

Participates in activities that show they are agents for positive change within their community3B.2

Evaluates the impact of a school, home, or community initiative for change3B.3

Demonstrates respect for individuals3C.1

Participates in cultural activities and reflect on his/her experience3C.2

Reflects on strategies to oppose stereotyping and prejudice of others3C.3

Demonstrates respect to traditions and/or practices 3C.4

Demonstrates strategies for collaborating with peers, adults, and others in the community to support and move group efforts forward4A.1

Offers and accepts constructive feedback in order to help others and improve self4A.2

Strives to maintain an objective, nonjudgmental tone during disagreements4A.3

Uses assertive communication to have needs met without negatively impacting others4A.4

Empowers, encourages, and affirms themselves and others through their interactions4A.5

Practices strategies to use appropriately and constructively in social and other media4A.6

Practices strategies for maintaining positive relationships such as:4B.1

Defines social media and social networking and describes its impact on one’s life, reputation, and relationships4B.2

Actively participates in a healthy support network of valued relationships4B.3

 Independently seeks out mentors who support personal development and4B.4

future goals4B.5

Develops understanding of relationships within the context of networking for college and career interests4B.6

Uses listening and speaking skills that help in preventing and resolving conflicts4C.1

Uses skills and strategies needed to manage intimidation, avoid and escape violence, and maintain personal safety4C.2

Accesses conflict resolution and problem-solving resources (e.g., security, trusted adults, peer mediators, counselors) when available to facilitate resolution of conflict situations4C.3

Demonstrates an ability to co-exist in civility in the face of unresolved conflict4C.4

Evaluates and reflects on one’s role in a conflict and utilizes this information to improve behavior in future conflicts4C.5

Develops understanding of relationships within the context of networking for college and career interests4C.6

Demonstrates the ability to consider personal factors during the decision-making process5A.1

Reflects on lessons learned from experiences5A.2

Evaluates how external influences (e.g., media, peers, social and cultural norms and expectations of authority) affect one’s decision making5A.3

Applies decision-making skills to foster responsible social and work relations and make healthy life-long choices5B.1

Considers ethical, safety, and societal factors and consequences when making decisions5B.2

Understands how decision made now can impact long- and short-term goals5B.3

Considers feedback from others on decision-making process and incorporates if applicable5B.4

Evaluates decisions and processes and modifies if necessary5B.5