Reflection :)

     Today I completed the Health Pre-Assessment and I scored a 62.  When I take the final EOC EXAM that will be SUMMATIVE and worth 60% of my grade, I want to score at least and 80 or above. I will  take the time to study and pay attention during class, and do my assignments, in order to pass. I'm not proud of my grade, but it was a pre-assessment so I think I did good for the first time. Now I know what I have to study for the next time.

Unit 1 Notes :)

Unit 1 Notes :D 

*Good Character: 
The traits that describe you are a key to what you value. 
  
*What to know about good character: 
        -Values
Values- is a standard or belief.
Adults: teach a values system to children by setting an example for children to copy.
They are also taught by setting standards for children's behavior.

 *Character:
-self control: is the degree to which a person regulates his or her own behavior.
-good character: is when they use self control to act on responsible values.
-delayed gratification: is voluntarily postponing an immediate reward in order to complete a task before enjoying a reward. 


*Values that are the building blocks for good character:
*compassion: demonstrate compassion when you are sensitive to the needs, wants, and emotions of others, and you are forgiving.
*good citizenship: demonstrate good citizenship by obeying laws and rules, showing respect for authority, and protecting the environment. 
*fairness: are fair when you abide by the rules and do not take advantage of others.
*respect: show respect when you treat others as you want t be treated and refrain from violence. 


*Values that are the building blocks for good character:
Responsibility: show responsibility when you do what you promise and are accountable for your decisions. 
Trustworthiness: you are trustworthy when you are dependable, loyal, and honest.
Honesty: you are honest when you refuse to lie, steal, or mislead anyone. 

How can you demonstrate good character in your daily life?

 Self respect: having a high regard for oneself. 
People have self respect because they behave in responsible way.


There are three steps to help you: 
1) Make character check:
  *Good character is your use of self control to act on responsible values.
  *Behave in ways to contradict responsible values, you do not have good character.
  *Throughout your life, you can change your thoughts and actions to help you have good character. 

 2) Control the belief statement that motivate you.
 * You may have good character and act in ways that reflect responsible values, but still lack self- respect.
 * The key to self respect is controlling the belief statement that play in your mind.
 * Adults can help you change negative belief statements into positive belief statements.


 3) Choose actions that promote self- respect.
 * If you say you have self respect, you must treat yourself in ways that show you respect yourself.
 * Other people will notice your behavior and will have respect for you.

  Actions that promote self respect:
*Pay attention to your appearance- being well groomed is one of the first indicators of self- respect.


*Make a list of your responsible actions and review the list often- knowing that your actions are responsible helps keep you from getting down on yourself. 


 *Be a friend to yourself by enjoying activities by yourself -being by yourself allows you quiet time to get in touch with your thoughts and feelings.
 *Write your feelings in a journal -writing about feelings is a good way to examine what is happening in your life.
  -Review what you have written to gain self knowledge. 




 *Make spending time with members of your family or a mentor a priority - a loving, supportive family believes in you, thinks you are special, encouraging.


 *Let other people know what helps you feel special: don't take for granted the others know how you feel.