Secrets to School Success Checklist
Answer the following statements with YES, NO or Sometimes to assess your level of commitment to school success
1. I attend school regularly (no more than 6 absences a year).
2. I try to sit close to the front of the room in my class.
3. I give my teachers eye contact.
4. I am on time to all of my classes.
5. I meet with my teachers to discuss assignments and make-up work.
6. I ask questions in class when I don't understand assingments.
7. I participate in class discussions.
8. I turn my assignments in on time.
9. When I am absent, I ask for make-up work the day I get back.
10. I do extra credit regularly.
11. My assingments are neat and organized when I turn them in.
12. I make a table of contents for binders, notebooks, and, reports.
13. I take notes in my core classes (English,Math, Science, Social Studies).
14. I review my class notes and assignments every day.
15. I read regularly for school assignments and for my own enjoyment.
16. I have a regular study time at home.
17. I eat a nutritious breakfast every morning.
18. I get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
19. I want to succeed in school.
20. I behave appropriately in all of my classes.
21. The people I care most about value my opinions.
22. I have a good school schedule.
23. I know what my abilities and interests are.
24. I have a plan for school success today and for the future.
25. My parents are involved in my education.
Scoring: Y= 1 point N= 0 point S= 1/2 point
15-20 points You want to be successful in school.
10-14 points You are working on being successful in school
0-9 points You need some help in learning how to be successful in school