This habit is all about setting goals and having a plan.
What is Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind?
You come to class with all your materials.
What is being Prepared?
You finish your classwork early. What’s the responsible thing to do next?
Review your work, read silently, or work on another assignment.
You make a daily to-do list for school and home.
What is Habit 3: Put First Things First?
A student is openly talking back to the teacher and being rude. What would you do?
Stay quiet, don’t join in or laugh, and model respectful behavior. Let an adult handle the situation.
This habit means taking charge of your actions and choices.
What is Habit 1: Be Proactive?
You apologize when you bump into someone in the hallway.
What is being Respectful?
You forgot to study for a quiz. What’s the responsible way to handle it?
Do your best, take accountability, and make a plan to study next time.
You work with a partner and use both of your ideas to finish a project.
What is Habit 6: Synergize?
You see someone being left out at lunch. How can you be respectful and proactive?
Invite them to join you or check on them.
This habit is about working together to achieve more.
What is Habit 6: Synergize?
You clean up your lunch tray without being told.
What is being Responsible?
You see trash on the floor in the cafeteria. What would a responsible student do?
Pick it up and throw it away, even if it’s not yours.
You pause and think before reacting to a situation.
What is Habit 1: Be Proactive?
You didn’t do well on a quiz. How can you show you're prepared next time?
Study more, ask questions, and use your notes.
This habit reminds you to balance work and fun to stay healthy.
What is Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw?
You help a classmate who dropped their books. (2 answers)
What is being Respectful and Responsible?
You’re absent from school. How do you show responsibility when you return?
Ask your teacher for any missed work and complete it as soon as possible.
You set a goal to improve your grades and make a study schedule.
What is Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind?
You’re found in a hallway during class without a pass. What should you have done?
Stayed in your assigned area unless you had permission and a pass to leave.
This habit encourages you to listen before speaking.
What is Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood?
You study for your test and ask for help when needed. (A PBIS expectation and a Habit)
What is being Prepared and Proactive?
You broke something in the classroom by accident. What should you do?
Be honest, report it to the teacher, and offer to help clean up or fix it.
You make time for homework, sports, and relaxing with friends.
What is Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw?
Two students are about to fight, and others are yelling, “Fight! Fight!” What would you do as a leader?
Stay calm, avoid getting involved, and report it to an adult immediately. Encourage others to walk away too.