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WEEK |
DATE |
ASSET # |
ASSET |
PARENT TIPS
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1
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28-Aug
|
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Overview of Assets |
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2
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04-Sept.
|
16
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High Expectations-Tell your parents/teachers your hopes and dreams
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High Expectations
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3
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11-Sept.
|
19
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Religious Community - Organize a family meeting to discuss your family's religious involvement
|
Religious Community
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4
|
18-Sept
|
22
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School Engagement - Participate in classroom discussions.
|
School Engagement
|
5
|
25-Sept
|
23
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Homework - Set aside a specific time each day and stick with it
|
Homework
|
6
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02-Oct.
|
5
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Caring School Climate - Don't tolerate bullying, stick up for kids who are bullied by others.
|
Caring School Climate
|
7
|
9-Oct.
|
1
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Family Support - At home try compliments instead of insults, helping instead of teasing.
|
Family Support
|
8
|
16-Oct.
|
12
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School Boundaries - Read your student handbook together with your parents
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School Boundaries
|
9
|
23-Oct.
|
6
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Parent Involvement in Schooling - PTO, chaperons, conferences - Encourage your parents to get involved!
|
Parent Involvement
|
10
|
30-Oct.
|
30
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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
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Creative Activities - Become involved in at least one creative hobby or activity
|
Creative Activities
|
13
|
20-Nov.
|
10
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Self Esteem - Whenever you have a negative thought about yourself - change it to a positive one
|
Self Esteem
|
35
|
22-Apr.
|
7
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Community Values Youth - Volunteer in a community project - The best way to be valued is to be valuable
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Community Values Youth
|
36
|
29-Apr.
|
35
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Resistance skills - Be clear on your goals and resist pressures that can steer you off course
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Resistance skills
|
37
|
06-May
|
28
|
Integrity - What are your family values? Have a family night and come up with your top 10
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Integrity
|
38
|
13-May
|
13
|
Neighborhood Boundaries - Respect people and property, report suspicious activity
|
Neighborhood Boundaries
|
39
|
20-May
|
31
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Restraint - Make a promise to yourself, seek the courage and support to say no to drugs.
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Restraint
|
40
|
27-May
|
4
|
Caring Neighborhood - Introduce kids in your neighborhood to adults you know.
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Caring Neighborhood
|
41
|
03-June
|
40
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Positive View of Personal Future - Talk to your parents about your dreams for after high school.
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Positive View of Future
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