The Lifeskills are the behavior standards of the Nixon School community and are based on respect for others and self. They are taught by modeling and acknowledging others’ use of them on a daily basis. All students are expected to develop and practice good citizenship through the use of the Lifeskills.
Lifelong Guidelines
Be Trustworthy · Be Truthful · Active Listening · No Put Downs · Personal Best
Lifeskills
| INTEGRITY | To be honest, sincere, and of sound moral principal |
| INITIATIVE | To do something because it needs to be done |
| FLEXIBILITY | The ability to alter plans when necessary |
| PERSEVERANCE | To continue in spite of difficulties |
| ORGANIZED | To plan, arrange and implement in an orderly way |
| SENSE OF HUMOR | To laugh and be playful without hurting others |
| EFFORT | To try your hardest |
| COMMON SENSE | To use good judgment |
| PROBLEM SOLVING | To seek solutions in difficult situations |
| RESPONSIBILITY | To be accountable for your actions |
| PATIENCE | To wait calmly for someone or something |
| FRIENDSHIP | To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring |
| CURIOSITY | A desire to learn or know about a full range of things |
| COOPERATION | To work together toward a common goal (purpose) |
| CARING | To feel concern for others |
| COURAGE | To act according to one’s beliefs |
| PRIDE | Satisfaction from doing your personal best |
| RESOURCEFULNESS | Knowing about options and choosing the appropriate option to accomplish the objective |
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