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Principal
Kafele’s 50 “Is” for Being a Serious Student
Copyright ©
2006 by Baruti K. Kafele
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Principal Kafele
Commentary
– As a student, it is extremely important that you are successful
throughout your years in school. Your grade school education is the
foundation for your success. It is my hope that you will strive to
achieve academic excellence in all of your classes, each and every
year. If success is in fact going to be your reality, I encourage
you to make the 50 “I’s” below a part of your regular routine. I
encourage you to review and study this list regularly, while
ultimately making it a part of you. As you study this list, also be
mindful that the key to success is to maintain an attitude that is
positive and productive, and to always make wise decisions along the
way. I encourage you always to be: |
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Serious about learning
Focused on achieving academic excellence
Diligent in your efforts
Disciplined in your actions
and
Resilient after setbacks. |
As long as you
adhere to the above, while simultaneous implementing the 50 “I’s”
below, I am confident that the vision
of academic excellence will be
your permanent reality.
1.
I attend school
everyday.
2.
I arrive to school on
time everyday.
3.
I arrive to class on
time each period.
4.
I consistently make
the Honor Roll.
5.
I consistently make
Student of the Month.
6.
I consistently
achieve academic excellence.
7.
I consistently set
goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
8.
I consistently focus
on my teachers, objectives and lessons – I listen, I’m attentive,
I concentrate, I participate.
9.
I consistently “ace”
all of my assessments.
10.
I complete all
homework assignments.
11.
I study for a minimum
of two hours every evening.
12.
I read the newspaper
on a daily basis.
13.
I read a book on a
daily basis.
14.
I am in constant
search of new knowledge.
15.
I take copious notes
and ask questions when something is not clear or understood.
16.
I look critically at
everything I learn.
17.
I strive to be
accepted into a college or university.
18.
I spend sufficient
time in the library engaged in research and study.
19.
I spend sufficient
time on the internet engaged in research and study.
20.
I spend sufficient
time writing to address, respond to, critique or summarize what I
read.
21.
I am in constant
preparation for my future.
22.
I have a positive
attitude.
23.
I have high standards
and expectations for myself.
24.
I believe in myself
and in my ability to achieve academic excellence.
25.
I have a definite
purpose for receiving an education.
26.
I understand my
obligation to excel.
27.
I am determined to
achieve academic excellence.
28.
I have a vision for
achieving academic excellence.
29.
I align and surround
myself with other positive goal-oriented people.
30.
I never allow someone
or something to distract me from achieving excellence.
31.
I never allow someone
else’s negativity to discourage me from achieving my goals.
32.
I never accept
failure as my reality.
33.
I hold myself
accountable for my own failure.
34.
I accept obstacles as
challenges to succeed.
35.
I understand my
responsibility as a positive role-model for others.
36.
I make a positive
difference in my school.
37.
I make a positive
difference in my community.
38.
I comply with all
school, hall, classroom and cafeteria rules.
39.
I consistently dress
appropriately for school.
40.
I exhibit the utmost
respect for myself.
41.
I exhibit the utmost
respect for my peers.
42.
I exhibit the utmost
respect for my teachers.
43.
I exhibit the utmost
respect for every adult in my school.
44.
I never bully,
ridicule or harass other students.
45.
I never resort to
fighting or uncontrollable arguing to solve my problems.
46.
I never deface the
walls of my school.
47.
I never use or sell
drugs.
48.
I did not, nor will I
ever join a gang.
49.
I do not, nor will I
ever engage in criminal activity.
50.
I will always make my
parents and the entire school community proud of me. |
