WELCOME

To

RHS

Coach Barrett

How To Succeed

At

Richland High SchoolAnd

Life

SUCCESS Be Prepared

– Be on time– Have materials

book notebook pen pencil Paper Have homework ready

SUCCESS

Greeting! Leave a positive impression

– Approach the person– Make eye contact– Shake the other person’s hand– Say “Hello, my name is …..”

SUCCESS

Results of Positive Greeting– Gets you started on the right foot with

new people– Looks strong– Shows people you know how to

handle yourself in a positive manner

SUCCESS

Be Attentive

Communicate interest

Make and Keep eye contact

Lean slightly forward – or sit up straight

Avoid Distractions

Pay Attention to what is being said

SUCCESS Observing

– Determine feelings of others – teacher, parents, students

– Watch a person’s facial expressions and body movements

– Consider how that person feels– Determine what action ( if any) is

appropriate

SUCCESS

Listening– Listen for content of what

is being said– Learn how what is being

said affects you– Determine what action the

person wants you to take

SUCCESS

Everything you do,

Every decision you make,

IS A CHOICE

Each life CHOICE

Has a CONSEQUENCE

SUCCESS

The Choice is yours!

Positive Choice = Positive

Consequence

Negative Choice = Negative

Consequence

SUCCESS

TYPES of Students

– Disruptive– Observer– Participant– Contributor– Leader

SUCCESS DISRUPTIVE

– Tardy often– Does not have materials – pencil, paper, book,

etc.– Usually does not have/do homework– Actions often keep student and others from

learning:– Noise– Actions– Attitude

SUCCESS

OBSERVER

– On time– Has materials – May have homework– Watches, Watches – Does not take part– Answers “I don’t know.”

SUCCESS

Participant

On Time

Prepared – has material and

homework

Takes part in class activity/discussion

SUCCESS

CONTRIBUTOR

Goes beyond Participant by offering higher level observations, suggestions, questions, and answers.

SUCCESS

LEADER

Is prepared, participates, contributes, and is a role model. Advanced social skills. Generally has the respect of both students and faculty.

SUCCESS

It is YOUR CHOICE!

Which type of student

are you going to be?