The Counselor's Corner

During Black History Month, students are doing reports on African Americans who showed initiative.  Initiative means actively taking the first steps in any undertaking; the first step in starting or doing something.

According to our Changing Lives Character Education Program, intiative in school means:

1.  I will do my assignments without being told.

2.  I will not put off for tomorrow things I can do today.

3.  I will look for ways to help my classmates and teachers.

4.  I will try my best to be part of the solution rather than the problem.

Children Books that Teach Initiative:

Brave Irene by William Steig

Initiative by Robert Walker

Jackson's Plan by Linda Talley

Have You Seen My Duck by Kevin McMurtie

Sally Jean the Bicycle Queen by Carl Best.

Quotable Quote:

"Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?"

Tony Robbins