Academic Needs

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Physical needs: hungry, tired, nutritional choices, sleep deprived, technology-impacted,

An adult who cares about them-whether at home or school.

How to manage their social demands—
technology, friends, gaming.

Need time to connect socially-not academic—elective environment with hands-on opportunity.

School connection-pep assembly, rally,

Community Connection for kids- during summer too.

School-Community connection/relationship.

Cultural model of success

Stigma/isolation of skill group.

Successful personal characteristics: work ethic, perseverance, optimism, locus of control/success-internalized.

Grade level/ school traditions and culture- community projects, service,