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K–12 Standards

Grades 6-8

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Self-awareness1

  • A

    Demonstrate an awareness of his/her emotions.1A

    1. 1

      Recognizes uncomfortable emotions as indicators of situations in need of attention1A.1

    2. 2

      Identifies emotional states that contribute to or detract from ability to problem solve1A.2

    3. 3

      Explains the possible outcomes associated with the different forms of communicating emotions1A.3

  • B

    Demonstrate an awareness of their personal qualities and interests.1B

    1. 1

      Accommodates and plans for the likes and dislikes of a group1B.1

    2. 2

      Identifies interaction between personal qualities and interests with academic activities and social opportunities1B.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates awareness that personal qualities and interests affect decision-making1B.3

    4. 4

      Evaluates influence of personal qualities and interests on decision making1B.4

  • C

    Demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and limitations.1C

    1. 1

      Identifies personal strengths and limitations as they relate to specific activities1C.1

    2. 2

      Applies self-reflection techniques to recognize potential, strengths, and growth areas1C.2

    3. 3

      Implements a plan to build on strengths or address limitations1C.3

  • D

    Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility and advocacy.1D

    1. 1

      Identifies areas of school and life that are within personal control1D.1

    2. 2

      Plans and develops an action plan to set and achieve short- and long-term goals1D.2

    3. 3

      Analyzes the short- and long-term outcomes between safe and responsible behavior versus risky and harmful behaviors on their health and well-being1D.3

    4. 4

      Explains the connection between choice and responsibility for the consequences involved if they engage in risky and harmful behaviors1D.4

    5. 5

      Recognizes, establishes, and adheres to personal boundaries and responsibilities1D.5

  • E

    Identify external and community resources and supports.1E

    1. 1

      Identifies positive peer/adult support when needed1E.1

    2. 2

      Evaluates the benefits of additional external supports when participating in extracurricular activities1E.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes outside influences on the development of personal traits and discerns whether they are supportive or non-supportive1E.3

Self-management2

  • A

    Understand and use strategies for managing their emotions and behaviors constructively.2A

    1. 1

      Maintains confidence during stress, emotional responses, or changing emotions2A.1

    2. 2

      Recognizes the affective behavioral responses to thoughts, emotions, and actions2A.2

    3. 3

      Reflects on possible consequences, both positive and negative, before expressing an emotion or behavior2A.3

  • B

    Set, monitor, adapt, and evaluate their goals to achieve success in school and life.2B

    1. 1

      Designs action plans for achieving short-term and long-term goals and establishing timelines2B.1

    2. 2

      Identifies and utilizes potential resources for achieving goals (e.g., home, school, and community support)2B.2

    3. 3

      Sets a positive character goal2B.3

    4. 4

      Establishes criteria for evaluating personal and academic success2B.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrates goal-setting skills related to potential career paths2B.5

Social Awareness3

  • A

    Demonstrate awareness and consideration of other people’s emotions, perspectives, and social cues.3A

    1. 1

      Analyzes ways that a person’s emotions can be affected by the behavior of others3A.1

    2. 2

      Accepts and shows respect for other people’s perspectives, opinions, or points of view3A.2

  • B

    Exhibit civic responsibility in multiple settings.3B

    1. 1

      Explains how their decisions and behaviors affect the well-being of their school, home, and community3B.1

    2. 2

      Explores a community or global need to generate possible solutions3B.2

    3. 3

      Evaluates the impact of a school, home, or community initiative in which the student was personally involved3B.3

  • C

    Show an understanding and appreciation for individual worth and differences.3C

    1. 1

      Recognizes the value of cultures and social groups3C.1

    2. 2

      Analyzes how traditions and perspectives impact historical events3C.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes how beliefs are shaped by personal experiences3C.3

Relationship Skills4

  • A

    Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.4A

    1. 1

      Practices reflective listening4A.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrates ability to perform different roles in a cooperative group to achieve group goals4A.2

    3. 3

      Uses understanding of how and why others respond in a given situation (e.g., assertive, passive, or aggressive) in order to respond respectfully and effectively with others4A.3

    4. 4

      Identifies appropriate and inappropriate uses of social and other media and the potential repercussions and implications4A.3.4

  • B

    Develop and maintain positive relationships.4B

    1. 1

      Distinguishes between helpful and harmful peer pressure4B.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrates strategies for resisting harmful peer pressure4B.2

    3. 3

      Is involved in positive activities with their peers4B.3

    4. 4

      Develops friendships based on personal values4B.4

    5. 5

      Identifies the impact of social media in developing and sustaining positive relationships4B.5

    6. 6

      Identifies the difference between safe and risky behaviors in a relationship4B.6

  • C

    Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and/or resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.4C

    1. 1

      Identifies the roles of individuals in conflict and understands one’s own responsibility in reaching resolution4C.1

    2. 2

      Develops self-awareness of their part and actions in creating conflict (e.g., spreading rumors, use of social media, wrongful accusations)4C.2

    3. 3

      Applies conflict resolution skills to deescalate, defuse, and resolve differences4C.3

    4. 4

      Identifies and accesses positive supports when needed in a conflict situation/crisis4C.4

Responsible Decision-making5

  • A

    Consider and use multiple factors in decision making, including ethical and safety factors, personal and community responsibilities, and short-term and long-term goals.5A

    1. 1

      Stands up for other peers when they are teased, insulted, or left out5A.1

    2. 2

      Analyzes the reasons for school and societal rules and their impact on decisions5A.2

    3. 3

      Analyzes the impact of media on one’s behavior5A.3

    4. 4

      Explains how honesty, respect, and compassion (empathy) enable one to take the needs of others into account5A.4

  • B

    Develop, implement, and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibility with academic and social situations.5B

    1. 1

      Identifies and applies the steps of systematic decision-making5B.1

    2. 2

      Develops decision-making strategies for avoiding risky behavior5B.2

    3. 3

      Defines how external influences impact decision-making5B.3

    4. 4

      Analyze how decision-making skills affect study habits and academic performance5B.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
K-12 Social and Personal Competencies Resource Guide

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