Success in A-6

At the beginning of every year the students and I discuss what it means to be successful. Each student comes up with a list of items that demonstrate what a successful student is/does, and what a successful teacher is/does. Here's our list!

• Respectful of others
• Confident
• Optimistic
• Caring
• Organized
• Enjoys learning
• Prepared to learn
• Participates in class
• Pay attention
• Tries his/her best
• Stays on task
• Encouraging to others
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Good sportsmanship
• Enthusiastic
• Follows direction
• Focuses on task at hand
• Takes pride in his/her work
• Polite
• Patient with him/herself and others
• Determined
• Creative
• Studies hard

• Makes learning interesting and exciting
• Respects and cares about students
• Is fair
• Likes teaching and is enthusiastic
• Is helpful
• Is easy to talk to and get along with
• Is ready to teach
• Teaches what students need
• Has new ideas for learning
• Gives reasonable homework
• Knows her students
• Asks and answers questions
• Is organized
• Is optimistic
• Is empathetic
• Is confident
• Is encouraging
• Is motivating