Grade Band 7-8

Other Virginia Social Emotional Learning Guidance Standards sets

• Kindergarten
• Grade Band 1-2
• Grade Band 3-4
• Grade Band 5-6
• Grade Band 9-10
• Grade Band 11-12

 I can identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress levels.SeM1:7-8a

I can apply coping skills to process thoughts, express my emotions and manage stressful situations.SeM1:7-8b

I can reframe a challenging situation into a positive or learning opportunity for growth.SeM1:7-8c

I can evaluate my goals in relation to my previous accomplishments.SeM2:7-8a

I can monitor progress toward a specified goal by developing checkpoints or adjusting the plan as needed.SeM2:7-8b

I can evaluate how my ability to prioritize and manage my time impacts my goal achievement.SeM2:7-8c

I can accept when the viewpoints or perceptions of others are different from mine.SoA1: 7-8a

I can develop an understanding and appreciation of different abilities, backgrounds, cultures and social groups.SoA1: 7-8b

I can independently express gratitude in multiple settings.SoA1: 7-8c

I can recognize and describe unfairness and injustice in many forms including attitudes, speech, behaviors, policies, practices, and laws. SoA2:7-8a

I can explain the difference between conscious bias and unconscious bias.SoA2:7-8b

I can explain how my interactions directly impact my reputation and relationships (including interactions on social and digital media).ReS1:7-8a

I can recognize the non-verbal communication of others to improve my listening skills. ReS1:7-8b

I can outline and practice the use of conflict resolution skills to solve problems peacefully.ReS1:7-8c

I can identify causes that matter to me and how I can advocate or take action for change.ReS1:7-8d

I can advocate for my role within a group as well as for the inclusion of others.ReS2:7-8a

I can identify a relationship building skill that I would like to improve.ReS2:7-8b

I can identify characteristics of positive and negative relationships.ReS2:7-8c

I can offer and receive constructive feedback. ReS2:7-8d

I can reflect on lessons learned from actual experiences to inform future practices.DeM1:7-8a

I can demonstrate open-mindedness by evaluating how external factors can impact my decision-making.DeM1:7-8b

I can compare and contrast possible outcomes of my decisions.DeM1:7-8c

I can evaluate how my membership in multiple groups combine to make me who I am and that none of my individual groups on their own fully defines me.DeM2:7-8a

I can evaluate how my decisions impact myself and others.DeM2:7-8b