Learning skills will be evaluated throughout the year in the following six categories: Responsibility, Independent Work, Organization, Initiative, Collaboration and Self-Regulation.  Students will receive an E for excellent (at EVERY opportunity), G for good (generally), S for satisfactory (sometimes), or N for needs improvement (nearly never).  Developing these skills will help maximize overall achievement.  Below is a brief explanation of each of the Learning Skills.

 

Independent Work Do you follow instructions (verbal and written)? Do you independently monitor, assess, and revise plans to complete tasks? Do you use your time effectively? Do you work without disturbing those around you?	Responsibility Do you fulfill all of your commitments and responsibilities within the learning environment? Do you complete and submit all class work, homework and assignments according to agreed upon timelines? Do you take responsibility for and manage your own behaviour?
Organization Are you prepared for class (textbook, notebook, pen/pencil, calculator)? Do you make and follow a plan/process for completing work and tasks? Do you establish priorities and manage your time to complete tasks and achieve goals?	Initiative Do you look for and act on new ideas and opportunities for learning? Do you demonstrate the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks? Do you demonstrate curiosity and interest in learning? Do you approach new tasks with a positive attitude? Do you make arrangements to get caught up on missed assignments/ homework?
Collaboration Do you show respect for others and their ideas, opinions and values? Do you contribute to the lesson / group activity? Do you do your share of the work when assigned to a group? Do you work well with others to resolve conflicts and built consensus to achieve group goals?	Self-regulation Do you set individual goals and monitor your progress towards achieving them? Do you seek extra help when you need it? Do you assess and reflect critically on your own strengths, needs, and interests? Do you identify learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals? Do you persevere and try your best when faced with a challenge?