Social Skills
True or False: It is okay to get in someone's personal space when trying to get their attention.
False. Getting into someone's space may make them feel uncomfortable.
Name 3 forms of personal information that you should NEVER share with others.
Address, Birth Date, Social Security Number, Credit Card Number, Bank Account Number, Online Passwords, Social Media Log in Information, etc..
Answers will vary.
Name 3 things that make you a good student in class.
Varied answers:
1. I am respectful.
2. I am on time for class.
3. I try my best.
4. I am helpful to those around me.
5. I show up prepared with my pencil and books.
True or False: It is okay to leave your school or home and not tell anyone because you are a teenager and not a little kid anymore.
False. You have to inform your parents or teacher immediately to get their permission. This ensures everyone stays safe and healthy.
Name something that could be considered rude?
Ignoring someone, speaking out of turn, yelling at someone, calling someone else names, staring, etc...
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to look into someone's backpack or phone when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
What are 4 things you should do before school each morning?
Put on clean school clothes, Brush teeth, Eat breakfast, Take a shower, Put on deodorant, Fix hair, Pack backpack, Put on shoes, Grab a coat if needed, Ride the bus, Make your bed, Turn off alarm clock, etc..
Answers will vary.
True of False: All friends have to like the exact same things to remain friends.
False: It is okay for friends to share different interests with each other.
True or False: It is okay to be upset when you lose a game!
True! Yes, you can feel mad or upset when you lose a game. You should still be a good sport and thank the other people for playing.
Name a quality that you look for in a friend.
Kind, honest, funny, trustworthy, someone with similar hobby's or sports, respectful, etc...
Answers will vary
True or False: You can greet Coach Byars by saying "Yo, what's up bruh?"
False. Because she is your teacher, you should greet her differently and respectfully. Example say "hello" or "good morning", etc.
During class, I ask my teacher if I can go to the bathroom. Is it okay afterwards to then walk around the halls and go see if my friends are in the hallway too before I go back to class?
No. It is your responsibility to return to where you are supposed to be. Become someone that can be trusted.
True or False: To give someone a compliment means you are criticizing them.
False! A compliment is when you say something nice about the person, and it makes them feel good.
True or False: You don't like the game that your friend wants to play, you should tell them you are playing a different game without asking them if they even like it. If they want to be your friend, they will do what you say.
False. You should compromise - Find a game you both like or agree to play your friend's game first, then your game next.
TRUE or FALSE. I should always have my location on in snap chat and my account public.
False. This is dangerous and someone could come to my location that I may not know. Protect your information online to strangers.
My friends are talking in class about going to the movies, but I am thinking about something else. I should interrupt them immediately because I do not like the movies so they should not talk about going. I instead start talking about what I want to talk about. Is this okay?
No. This is not being respectful towards your friends. It is off topic. Try to pay attention to the group even if it is not your hobby. You can always share your interests at a later time.
True or False: When I see my classmates off-task at school, I can also stop working on my lesson too because if they are not doing it, I don't have to either.
False: You can only control your actions, not other people's.
You can set a positive example in each classroom every single day.
I am not feeling well and have a headache. I don't want to walk to the nurse because I am just too tired and she wasn't in her room the last time I checked. My friend has headache medicine in her backpack, so I just take some of those instead. I have done this before. Is this okay?
Absolutely NOT!!! NEVER take medicine from anyone including friends unless approved by the doctor, nurse, or your adults guardians at home. It is dangerous to take any form of pills not prescribed to you.
True or False: You are out and about with a group of friends or on a school trip. You are walking through a large crowd. All of a sudden, you don't see anyone you know. You should immediately panic and start screaming!!!!!
False: You should stay calm. Call or text a friend you are with to see where they went. Find a community service adult such as a teacher, nurse, fireman, policeman, manager, and ask for help.
You get a phone call that you have WON some money. They mentioned $750 for winning a contest online. You are so very excited. You now get to purchase those hightop J's or that PS5 you wanted. The lady is so nice on the phone and now just needs your personal information to send you the money you won, so you tell her. This is okay because you won.
NEVER EVER EVER give out your personal information to a stranger. Most likely this is a scam and not true. Also find an adult guardian to help if needed.
True or False: You want to talk to a friend, but they don't respond the first time or second time you call their name. You should continue to call their name AND get louder until they answer you.
False - Think about why they might not be responding to you and then problem solve what you can do to gain their attention at a later time. Do not shout indoors at anyone.
I can take a break or ask for help when I am feeling frustrated by a task.
YES!! - Ask for help, take a break, take a walk with permission, ask for a fidget, count to 10, take deep breaths, etc...
Name a hobby or activity you like to do for fun that you can do by yourself.
Draw, play on my phone, watch a movie, read, exercise, write, dance, play an instrument, garden, sew, etc.
True or False: Should you go with someone you just met because they like the same things you do? They said they are a safe person so you know it is okay.
False. No, this is not safe. Before going anywhere with someone new, you should be friends with the person and know them. Your home adults should also know them.
Name 2 ways you can improve your grades in your classes this semester?
Answers will vary.
Take notes. Ask more questions. Go to tutoring. Complete classwork and homework. Try your best during tests. Ask for help if you need it.