OWL Habits of Work and Learning

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Integrity: I can do what is right.

I can advocate for myself and others.

I can stand up and speak out for what is right, even if no one else does.

I can tell the truth.

I tell the whole truth.

I can imagine myself succeeding.

I believe in myself.

I can do my own work and I give credit for work that is not mine.

I take credit for my own work and give credit to others for theirs.

I can be curious.

I keep my mind curious.

I can treat myself and others kindly.

I can open my heart, treating myself and others with compassion.

Perseverance: I can keep trying.

I can stay focused on my work even when things are difficult.

I continue to work through difficult tasks.

I can accept constructive feedback and use it to revise my work.

I accept feedback and revise my work and thinking.

I can strive to produce high quality work.

I always strive to produce high quality work.

I can complete long-term projects.

I continue in a long-term course of action until I complete my goal.

I can rise to meet new challenges and try new things.

I try new things and take necessary risks.

Responsibility: I can do my job.

I can come to class on time, organized and prepared to learn every day.

I come to class on time, organized and prepared to learn every day.

I listen to and follow instructions, using my class time productively to meet deadlines.

I do the things I am supposed to do on time without being told or reminded.

I ask for help when I need it.

I have the courage to ask questions.

I can control my body and language.

I conduct myself in a professional manner.

I can reflect on my own actions and how they affect myself and others.

I can predict and reflect on how my own actions affect myself and others, accepting responsibility and making amends for my errors.

Collaboration: I can cooperate.

I can work with anyone.

I accept personal differences and can work with anyone.

I can share my ideas and listen to others.

I can contribute my own ideas and solicit the ideas of others.

I can perform a variety of roles in a group.

I take ownership for my role in groups and perform a variety of roles.

I can cooperate in working towards group goals.

I can work actively and cooperatively with others to achieve group goals.

I can respect all voices.

I honor all voices and create opportunities for everyone to speak.

Stewardship: I can make a difference.

I can take personal responsibility for shared space and materials.

I can take initiative to care for our classroom and our school community.

I can be a role model for my peers.

I can serve as a mentor for other students.

I can make a positive impact on my school and my community.

I ensure that my community and the world are better places than they were when I arrived.

I can reflect on the long-term effects of my actions.

I can create a positive legacy for future generations.