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All second grade students will demonstrate growth in the development of the following characteristics of effective learners:


Trustworthiness, demonstrated by the ability to…
• Be honest in words and actions
• Keep promises
• Stand up for beliefs and do what is right
• Be a good friend
Respect, demonstrated by the ability to…
• Treat others the way you would want to be treated
• Be polite and courteous
• Treat others well even if they look, act, or believe differently than you do
Responsibility, demonstrated by the ability to…
• Do what you are supposed to do
• Think about how your actions will affect others
• Always try to do your best
Fairness, demonstrated by the ability to…
• Play by the rules
• Take turns and share
• Try to see the other person’s side
• Speak up if you know something is unfair
Caring, demonstrated by the ability to…
• Be kind with your words and actions
• Help others
• Think about other people’s feelings and needs
• Be thankful for what others do for you
Citizenship demonstrated by the ability to…
• Cooperate with others
• Obey rules and laws
• Do your best to make your school and neighborhood better
• Help protect the Earth