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.
