Grade 8 - Employability Skills

Mindsets

Work Ethic

Learning Strategies

Social and Emotional Skills

Lifelong Learning

Self-Confidence

Self Discipline

Independence

Perseverance

Time Management / Organization

Adaptability

Integrity

Professionalism

Effective Communication

Aptitude Awareness

Decision-Making

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Regulation

Connection

Collaboration

Apply new strategies based on lessons learned from feedback.

Engage in feedback with peers to seek growth and learning opportunities from others.

Demonstrate continuous growth in self-understanding.

Demonstrate understanding of potential consequences of responsibility.

Apply conflict resolution skills to de-escalate situations and resolve differences.

Complete tasks or activities with some prompting and guidance.

Understand failure as an opportunity for growth.

Understand how to meet long-term goals by developing short term goals.

Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to adjust to change, while continuing to achieve in school and activities.

Understand and employ strategies for resisting pressures to engage in dishonest or unethical activities.

Provide evidence of meeting school expectations which are similar to success in workplaces (i.e., attendance, tardiness, homework completion, following policies, etc.).

Communicate information to audiences in a variety of formats (i.e., large and small group presentations, e-mail communication, interview setting, etc.).

Speak to and have conversations with peers and adults to express ideas while respecting differing opinions.

Identify possible career choices and high school course selection using self-assessment (including an appraisal of strengths, interests, and values).

Understand how effective work habits and personal characteristics demonstrated in school transfer to occupational settings.

Develop a career plan by identifying a program of study which will lead to further education, training, and/or employment.

Evaluate decisions and discuss the use of alternatives in decision-making situations.

Complete assignments, projects, and activities with minimal to no redirection from teachers, mentors, or supervisors.

Take an active participation in the learning process.

Complete activities and assignments thoroughly and accurately.

Use prediction and evaluation skills to develop potential solutions.

Able to recognize the different stressors and common stress responses.

Demonstrate an awareness of the needs and rights of others.

Demonstrate an understanding of different cultural practices and others' worldviews.

Begin to apply empathic listening skills to enhance the understanding of what the other person is saying.