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Assets & Parent Tips
2011-2012 School Year

WEEK
DATE
ASSET # 
ASSET    
PARENT TIPS

1
28-Aug

Overview of Assets        
2
04-Sept.
16
High Expectations-Tell your parents/teachers your hopes and dreams
High Expectations
3
11-Sept.
19
Religious Community - Organize a family meeting to discuss your family's religious involvement
Religious Community
4
18-Sept
22
School Engagement - Participate in classroom discussions.
School Engagement
5
25-Sept
23
Homework - Set aside a specific time each day and stick with it
Homework
6
02-Oct.
5
Caring School Climate - Don't tolerate bullying, stick up for kids who are bullied by others.
Caring School Climate
7
9-Oct.
1
Family Support - At home try compliments instead of insults, helping instead of teasing.
Family Support
8
16-Oct.
12
School Boundaries - Read your student handbook together with your parents
School Boundaries
9
23-Oct.
6
Parent Involvement in Schooling - PTO, chaperons, conferences - Encourage your parents to get involved!
Parent Involvement
10
30-Oct.
30
Responsibility - When you make a commitment, follow through and don't make excuses.
Responsibility
11
06-Nov.
21
Achievement Motivation - Don't limit your learning to just school
Achievement Motivation
12
13-Nov.
17
Creative Activities - Become involved in at least one creative hobby or activity
Creative Activities
13
20-Nov.
10
Safety - Talk with your parents about your fears and concerns.
Safety
14
27-Nov.
2
Positive Family Communication - Make it a point to have at least a 10 minute conversation each day with your parents asking them about their day.
Positive Family Communication
15
04-Dec.
9
Service to Others - Volunteer an hour of service to your school or community each week.
Service to Others
16
11-Dec.
8
Youth as Resources - Students get involved in decision making in your school/community.
Youth as Resources
17
18-Dec.
26
Caring - Organize family meetings to brain storm ways to help people in need outside your family?
Caring
18
25-Dec.
25
Reading for Pleasure - Read aloud to your younger brothers and sisters
Reading for Pleasure
19
01-Jan
18
Youth Programs - Have an interest? Ask you school counselor, youth leader etc. about available programs that might interest you.
Youth Programs
20
08-Jan.
39
Restraint - Make a promise to yourself, seek the courage and support to say no to drugs
Restraint
21
15-Jan.
27
Youth Programs - Have an interest? Ask your school counselor, youth leader, etc. about available programs that might interest you
Youth Programs
22
22-Jan.
33
Interpersonal Competence - Reach out to newcomers and to others who may not have friends
Interpersonal Competence
23
29-Jan.
24
Bonding to school - Build school spirit! Keep your local media informed on school events
Bonding to School
24
05-Feb.
14
Adult Role Models - Who motivates you to do and be your best and believe in yourself
Adult Role Models
25
12-Feb.
37
Personal Power - You will always have choices, make the right decisions
Personal Power
26
19-Feb.
34
Cultural Competence - Start a club at school and get a pen pal from another country or culture.
Cultural Competence
27
26-Feb.
15
Positive Peer Influence - Choose friends who are responsible. Peer pressure can be positive
Positive Peer Influence
28
04-Mar.
32
Planning & Decision Making - Weigh your choices and the possible consequences, then make your decision
Planning & Decision Making
29
11-Mar.
3
Other Adult Relationships - Notice the adults you see every day and take the time to talk with them
Other Adult Relationships
30
18-Mar.
11
Family Boundaries - Think of boundaries as a positive not a negative.  Your parents do care!
Family Boundaries
31
25-Mar.
36
Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Make a family commitment never to use violent works or actions
Conflict Resolution
32
01-Apr.
20
Time at Home - Be respectful of each other.  Say please and thank you and ask without yelling.
Time at Home
33
08-Apr.
29
Honesty - Tell the truth, even when it's not easy
Honesty
34
15-Apr.
38
Self Esteem - Whenever you have a negative thought about yourself - change it to a positive one
Self Esteem
35
22-Apr.
7
Community Values Youth - Volunteer in a community project - The best way to be valued is to be valuable
Community Values Youth
36
29-Apr.
35
Resistance skills - Be clear on your goals and resist pressures that can steer you off course
Resistance skills
37
06-May
28
Integrity - What are your family values? Have a family night and come up with your top 10
Integrity
38
13-May
13
Neighborhood Boundaries - Respect people and property, report suspicious activity
Neighborhood Boundaries
39
20-May
31
Restraint - Make a promise to yourself, seek the courage and support to say no to drugs.
Restraint
40
27-May
4
Caring Neighborhood - Introduce kids in your neighborhood to adults you know.
Caring Neighborhood
41
03-June
40
Positive View of Personal Future - Talk to your parents about your dreams for after high school.
Positive View of Future





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