Adapted from Steven Covey, 1990

1. Seven Habits of
Responsible Students
Adapted from the original principles of Stephen Covey,
(1990), entitled Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People.

2. Goal setting
 Being focused on the future is the foundation for school
success
 Students can ask, "What can I do to help myself become
successful?"
 With goals, responsible students have an easier time
saying no to irresponsible behavior, simply because they
are saying yes to their future dreams.

3. Time management
 Responsible students meet their obligations by getting
things done on time, such as arriving to class and turning
in assignments.

4. Studying every day
 Responsible students set aside time for studying each day
because they realize that learning a subject is like building
a brick wall: you do it one step at a time.

5. Good note-taking
 This seems to be a common characteristic of highachieving students
 Responsible students learn that teachers usually tell them
in class what may be on the test.
 Students then spend time reviewing before exams.

6. Tools for learning
 Arriving to class on time prepared with
pens, pencils, books, flash drives and the like is another
key factor.

7. Honoring commitments
 Obeying parents, school rules, being a team player and
having respect for self and others gives students the
satisfaction that comes from being held accountable.

8. Get ready ahead of time
 Responsible students learn that running late or being on
time happens by choice, not by chance.
 Rather than begin each morning in a frenzy, they take
time to get ready the evening before, laying out
clothing, preparing backpacks and getting enough sleep.