SLO #3, Collaboration and Communication

ABLE students will….

• Collaborate with diverse partners to achieve mutual goals;

• Effectively use academic discourse to communicate verbally and in writing to inform, explain, and persuade; and

• Identify, diagnose, and implement solutions to problems and manage complex issues.

I was always the kid that people wanted to work with because I would do the majority of the work. I didn’t want to take the chance of getting a bad grade, just because someone didn’t do their part of the assignment. I started to hate doing group projects, creating much more work for myself, or stress.  I began to just stay and do things by myself just to make things simpler. I began to notice that I started to feel outcasted and I didn’t like being by myself. I started to collaborate with others and started to become much more involved within the school.

Joining the Team

During my junior year, I decided to try out for the girls' soccer team because my friends were trying out and soccer is something that I’ve always had a small interest in. I didn’t even think that I would make the team, but I’m glad that I did. I had so much fun during that year, being able to make new friends and just keep myself busy. I am currently a part of the team for my senior year, and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the season will look like. Being a part of the team has shown me that I can’t do everything by myself. I shouldn’t struggle, just because I am afraid to ask for help. It’s taught me how to reach out for help and not fear making mistakes. Also, how to work with others without becoming frustrated. I’m very grateful to be part of Able’s soccer team, it truly has made some of my favorite memories.