This last assessment is not a content area assessment- but an assessment of PRIDE.

At our
school, PRIDE is our effort system. Students receive a separate grade for their persistence,
responsibility, independence, discipline, and enthusiasm. This effort grade determines what
students are eligible for honor role, not academic grades.
In my classes, students helped to create this PRIDE checklist. We talked about what makes a
student persistence, respectful, etc. and came up with the first trimester criteria we would use to
assess ourselves. Three times throughout the first trimester, students assess themselves and
identify one area that they will work to improve. I conference with students to determine what I
can do to help them make those improvements and we revisit them frequently.
I chose to include this checklist because I am NOT just a content teacher. If I can do one
thing for my students, it is to develop them into productive, effective, and enthusiastic individuals
who embrace and enjoy learning. This checklist, involving students in its creation, and reflection
opportunities truly help to make my students better people and students.
PRIDE CHECKLIST
Not Yet Meets
Persistence

I look at the feedback on my work and USE it to improve.

I ask for redos and follow through in completing the redo.

Respect

I am always focused in class and never disrupt class.

I am always doing what they I am supposed to be doing- even when it is
more fun to goof around.
I am patient and do not interrupt when teachers are working with other
students or groups.
I think of others and control my behavior to make the class positive for
other students.
I am an ally for those who need help.

Independence

I follow classroom procedures without being reminded or asked.

I look to solve problems on my own before asking for help.

Discipline

I always come prepared to class with my novel, binder, agenda book, and
a writing utensil.
I hand in high quality work on time.

Enthusiasm

I actively participate in class.

I encourage and help others to be their best.

Exceeds

I have a can-do attitude.

Where are you mostly at?

Not Yet

Meets

Exceeds

What are two things you can work on for the remainder of trimester three?
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