Our local schools are making diligent strides to help foster healthy self-esteem levels amongst students as well.  In talking with an elementary school principal and a junior high school counselor, I’ve learned more about what behaviors they see and what corrective actions they’re taking to help our kids.

CONCERNING BEHAVIORS EXHIBITED BY STUDENTS WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM:    

• Poor attendance / truancy
• School avoidance 
• Lack of study skills / initiative 
• Poor interaction with peers
• Withdrawal 
• Inappropriate behavior (aggressive, defiant, bullying)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:   

• Help make a students experience at school enjoyable and rewarding
• Support students and listen to their concerns 
• Remind students what they’re roles / responsibilities are as students as well 
• Offer rewards / incentives for various things
• Maintain consistency in enforcing policies/ procedures 
• Find balance between support and strictness 
• Encourage students to “get involved” in school activities 
• Classroom discussions about self-esteem and personal development 
• Character building posters hung through the school 
• Daily self-esteem message on the “Morning News” (over loud speaker) 
• D.A.R.E. program 
• Counseling services
• Diversity Program

R.O.S.E. EVERYWHERE | SUPPORT FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS
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