Academic Accountability
True or False: It's okay to copy someone's homework if you're out of time.
False: Why?
What’s one way to avoid procrastination?
Example: Create timers or a schedule
What’s the difference between saving and spending?
Savings: I put money away as an investment to use later when I would like to use it, or when I NEED to use it.
Spending: Spending involves using money now for goods and services to meet your needs or wants
*Key difference: future focus vs. immediate use*
Name one way to take care of your body daily.
Personal hygiene: Brush my teeth, take a shower, brush my hair, change my clothes, etc.
Fueling my body: Drinking water, eating healthy, and ensuring I get enough sleep.
Growth: Studying my classwork, exercising, etc.
Should you post your location online?
NO. Why?
You didn't understand last night's assignment, what do you do?
Example: Meet with the teacher and ask for clarification. See if you can come in on your time to work on the assignment and get it turned in.
Should you always do the easiest task first? Why or why not?
Example: It depends on the assignment, grade in the class, and if there are other priorities.
True/False – Buying something on sale is always a responsible choice.
False: Just because it is on sale, does not mean that it is a responsible spending choice. Can you provide an example?
True/False – Getting only 4 hours of sleep is enough if you have energy drinks.
False, there IS such a thing as "sleep debt" and energy drinks does not help that!
What’s one way to protect your online reputation?
Examples:
- Being aware that whatever I post is posted forever, even if I delete it.
- Not posting anything personal or sensitive about myself or others.
Name one strategy to stay on top of due dates
Example: Keeping an academic planner/calendar
You only have 20 minutes before practice—how do you use the time wisely?
Example: Study or complete homework on the way to practice, reach out to my parents about things I'll need when I get home (permission slips, club information, school events, etc).
If you make $40 babysitting, how much should you save if your goal is 25%?
$10.00
Act out a quick “stretch” or movement to show how you could re-focus in class.
BRAIN BREAK!
You get a suspicious email link—what’s the responsible action?
DO NOT OPEN IT. You should report it instead so your computer stays safe!
Create a checklist of what you need before studying for a test.
Example:
Determine priority of assignments
Determine items needed for my specific study habits
Set specific time to study to ensure no distractions
Get items for studying
Begin studying!
Rearrange these in order of responsibility: clean your room, complete math homework, respond to texts, walk the dog.
Example: Walk the dog, complete math homework, clean my room, respond to texts
Name 3 responsibilities you might have to pay for as an adult.
Examples: Groceries, rent/mortgage, fuel costs, clothing and shoes, education, etc.
You forgot your PE clothes—what should you do?
Rank these from MOST to LEAST responsible: posting grades (for others to see), sharing a joke, spreading gossip, congratulating a teammate.
1. Congratulating a teammate
2. Sharing a joke
3. Posting grades
4. Spreading gossip
*Note: Why would posting grades not be that responsible? Are there any circumstances that it would be okay?*
How could you balance studying, sports practice, and chores in one week?
Example: Study on the way to sports practice and after (if not brain fried), complete sports practice, when I get home complete essential chores (daily ones or dividing chores up from the week)
Sort these assignments by due date and importance:
You want to buy shoes for $60 but only have $30. Name two responsible choices you could make.
1) I could find a pair that is cheaper, within my price range.
2) I could save my money up and when I have enough, then go back and buy the shoes.
Can you think of anything else?
Create a 1-day “responsible health plan” with food, sleep, and activity.
Write an example of a responsible text response to a friend who wants to skip class.
Dear friend, do better bestie. Love you, fam. Ya boi, Scruffy