As applied in the classroom
St. Martin Academy teaches life skills along with class curriculum such as:

• habit of reflection, prayer, expressions of gratitude (journaling)
• good manners, politeness (using words: “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”)
• helping out those who need assistance
• to include, (and never exclude), others in activities, games, etc.
• acceptance of another’s opinion, response, etc. (no laughing at mistakes)
• focus on assigned task / awareness (meta-cognition)
• waiting to be called on without interrupting and/or shouting out
• willingness to risk and to be actively involved in learning activities
• listening to the one speaking, (teacher or peer), without hand up, interrupting
• response to direction, one & two bells (“stop-power”)
• coming to class each day with required supplies (paper, pencils, etc.)
• keeping class materials together, organized and in correct place
• remembering to take home items needed at end of day
• remembering assignments, supplies needed, and other tasks
• taking care of textbooks (covered), library books, reference and other materials
• sharing responsibility for upkeep of classroom, desk, shelves, etc.
• carefulness / neatness / organization in preparation of papers, writing, headings, etc.
• resourcefulness in regard to finding necessary materials, beginning tasks, etc.
• ability to evaluate own work, follow rubrics, find and correct mistakes
• taking care of all school areas /property (restrooms, play and lunch areas, walkways)
• taking care of personal property (jackets, lunch containers, back packs, etc.)