The document outlines different levels - E, S, and N - for evaluating students' independent endeavor, kindness/politeness, aesthetic appreciation, trustworthiness, concern for others, responsibility, and group interaction. The E level describes exemplary behaviors that go above and beyond expectations. The S level denotes satisfactory behaviors that meet basic standards. The N level represents needs improvement and lists behaviors that are unacceptable or disruptive.

1. Independent Endeavor
E level
 Goes beyond the assigned work by creating personal challenges that explores material on
a deeper level.
 Uses the library and other resources to continue research into areas of academic and
personal interest.
 Creates extra learning opportunities to engage in materials not covered in class.
 Extends learning by doing extra projects or assignments related to material covered in
class.
 Always sets goals that include more than the minimal effort.
S level
 Works independently during appropriate class times.
 Completes homework assignments, reports and projects in a timely manner.
 Uses library and research materials for school assignments.
 Follows through with directions the first time they are given.
 Shows self-sufficiency in completing assignments, projects and homework.
N level
 Fails to meet agreed upon deadlines.
 Talks or disrupts class during independent study times.
 Does not complete assignments in or outside of class.
 Does not attempt to work independently or follow directions
Kindness/politeness
E level
 Actively includes new students as they integrate into school
 Leads opportunities to help those that are less fortunate with both time and resources.

2.  Goes out of his/her way to help classmates and staff when an opportunity arises.
 Models kindness through sympathy, encouragement, and patience.
 Always treats others with courtesy and leads classmates in doing the same.
S level
 Does not put others down and is not rude to others.
 Has a positive attitude toward including others.
 Student shows sympathy, encouragement, helpfulness, and patience to others
 Participates in school wide opportunities to help the needy.
 Uses appropriate language for school
 Courteous to teachers
N level
 Uses foul language/cursing
 Is not courteous or is rude to others
 Exhibits bad manners in class, lunch time, or on the playground.
 Mocks, teases, or makes fun of others.
 Disrespectful of KIS staff.
 Does not help others in need.
Aesthetic appreciation
E level
 Leads in efforts to clean up the school or grounds.
 Creates opportunities to inform others of conservation.
 Follows philosophy of Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
 Cleans and tidies up public areas in classroom and school.
 Uses/creates skillful artwork across the curriculum.
S level

3.  Respects the KIS grounds by not littering, trampling flowers or damaging trees.
 Creates artwork that reflects the beauty of nature.
 Homework, presentations, and projects are done neatly and to teacher specifications.
 Arranges personal space in a neat and tidy way.
 Makes positive comments about the beauty of ideas in music, art, drama, literature, and
academic concepts.
N level
 Consistently turns in sloppy work.
 Damages/destroys flowers, trees, or grass at KIS.
 Vandalizes school property.
 Demonstrates a lack of effort in artistic endeavors.
 Ignores litter.
 Belittles or ridicules the beauty of ideas.
 Displays negative remarks or actions that disrespect the beauty of ideas.
Trustworthiness
E level
 Brings lost or misplaced items to teachers.
 Tells the truth in all circumstances, even when negative consequences follow.
 Displays positive behavior when not supervised by teacher.
S level
 Tells the truth and avoids deception.
 Does not cheat on tests or homework.
 Follows through with commitments.
 Dependable.
 Encourages honesty in others.
 Returns lost items to teacher.
N level
 Cheats on test or presents someone else’s work as his/her own.
 Steals from others or keeps found items that do not belong to him/her.

4.  Lies to others.
 Disruptive when not being supervised.
 Does not follow through with commitments.
Concern for others
E level
 Actively includes others in activities.
 Tutors/offers assistance to other students.
 Promotes unity by encouraging others in all aspects of school life.
 Approaches new students, making them feel welcome at KIS.
 Voluntarily shares.
S level
 Demonstrates tolerance and acceptance for those of other nationalities, races, religions or
languages.
 Does not exclude people from social groups.
 Has a positive attitude toward others.
 Avoids actions or words that are hurtful toward others.
 Is happy for the achievements of others in academics and sports.
 Sensitive to the feelings of others.
N level
 Demonstrates disrespect for those of other nationalities, races, religions or languages.
 Exclusive or cliquey attitude toward outsiders.
 Makes fun of others.
 Spreads gossip about others.
 Does not sympathize with others.
 Is unfriendly to others.
Responsibility

5. E level
 Contributes additional ideas, reports, research, and materials to classroom units.
 Makes and follows through with important commitments.
 Dependable when given extra tasks.
 Always completes assignments in a timely manner.
 Contributes to learning by bringing extra materials which can extend achievement.
S level
 Comes to school/class on time.
 Brings appropriate books/materials to class.
 Completes homework assignments in a timely manner.
 Takes care of personal/school materials.
 Completes class work in a timely manner.
 Uses class time efficiently.
 Follows school rules.
N level
 Involved in reckless or dangerous behavior.
 Late to class on a regular basis.
 Is not prepared for class with materials and homework.
 Does not follow through with commitments.
 Wastes class time by not engaging tasks in an appropriate manner.
 Abuses the school technology policy.
 Misses school often.
Group Interaction
E level
 Leads others through words and actions by encouraging responsible behavior and
learning in the classroom.
 Shows respect for others’ opinions and ideas through listening and providing appropriate
feedback/comments.
 Works well with any cooperative group of students regardless of the situation.
 Supports extra-curricular activities by attending events.

6. S level
 Actively participates in classroom group assignments.
 Listens to others ideas.
 Follows the instructions of those in leadership positions.
 Expresses opinions in a non-judging way.
N level
 Makes negative comments that distract the group.
 Does not positively contribute to groups.
 Does not carry out tasks related to the group/for the group assignment.
 Interferes in group success.
 Bosses/bullies other students.