Optimistic Household builds upon these principles, supporting the skills students need to be college and career ready, as well as engaged citizens. Skills that will help them become resilient and resourceful learners, who are able to adapt and demonstrate grit as they face academic and other challenges. 

The neuroscience and data behind these principles reaffirm that students, who possess hope and optimism and embrace mistakes as part of the learning process, can become adaptable learners and succeed at higher levels both academically and personally. NSSD112 is so pleased to be able to share this first-ever opportunity and important information with our families.    

Research shows that people make better decisions when they are in a positive state of mind. Research also shows we become more successful when we are happier and more positive.

Read more about some of the research behind Optimistic Household 

To strengthen our core mission, a commitment to excellence as the hallmark of North Shore School District 112. As a school and community partnership, our promise is to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision and to support families. During this time our primary focus is on creating a highly positive school community that recognizes the importance of positivity, optimism, and hope.