Successful elementary students usually display respect for themselves, adults, peers and equipment. It is important that the child is nice to others and refrains from bullying. Bullying hinders learning for both the bully and the student being harassed. It hinders the bully because most schools now have zero tolerance for bullying. Bullying or teasing might lead to suspension, which will likely affect the student's scores. Also, successful students respect their teacher and pay attention to what the teacher is saying and asking them to do.
Good elementary students are well-behaved and follow directions. These students obey all the school rules and the school's character traits or guidelines. They are not a distraction in class for themselves, others or the teacher. Causing continuous interruptions can hinder the student's learning as well as the learning of other students in the class. Also, continuous misbehavior can lead to the student being sent to the office, which ultimately will affect his learning because of missed classroom time.
Successful young students have a desire to learn. They take an interest in their own learning and explore topics on their own. During a lesson, students who have a desire to learn are paying attention and are actively engaged in the lesson. Also, these students often ask and answer questions. Sometimes students who liked a lesson will seek out more information pertaining to the topic during her own free time by looking for books or asking other adults about the topic.
Another trait that successful elementary students often have is caring adults who are interested in their education. These children have parents who will sit down at night and read with them or help them with their homework. Also, their parents have stressed to them the importance of education continuously throughout their young lives. However, the parents should not be too demanding and should allow for their child to have some free time to play. These parents often attend school functions and parent teacher conferences.
Feeling safe at school is important for a student to be able to learn and focus. A student who is being teased by others, or does not feel that he is surrounded by caring adults at school, is less likely to reach his full potential. These students might be too busy trying to avoid dangerous or uncomfortable situations instead of trying to learn in school.