New Providence Elementary School Counselor Blog
DREAM BIG
BE KIND
BE CONFIDENT
BE RESPECTFUL
WORK HARD
LIFELONG GUIDELINES AND LIFESKILLS
Lifelong guidelines and lifeskills are used to help our children grow in character and personal values. Here at New Providence Elementary, we want to ensure that our students become successful human beings, personally, socially, and economically. We believe that preparing children to become citizens who contribute to society is an important goal.
LIFELONG GUIDELINES
TRUSTWORTHINESS: To act in a manner that makes one worthy of trust and confidence.
TRUTHFULNESS: To be honest about things and feelings with oneself and others.
ACTIVE LISTENING: To listen with the intention of understanding what the speaker intends to communicate.
NO PUT-DOWNS: To never use words, actions, and/or body language that degrade, humilate, or dishonor others.
PERSONAL BEST: To do one's best given the circumstances and availbale resources.
LIFESKILLS
Caring
Common Sense
Cooperation
Courage
Curiosity
Effort
Flexibility
Friendship
Initiative
Integrity
Organization
Patience
Perseverance
Pride
Problem Solving
Resourcefulness
Responsibility
Sense of Humor
