Social Skills Rating System – Student Form (SSRS-S)

I make friends easily

I say nice things to others when they have done something well

I ask adults for help when other children try to hit me or push me around

I am confident on dates.

I try to understand how my friends feel when they are angry, upset or sad

I listen to adults when they are talking to me

I ignore other children when they tease me or call me names

I ask friends for help with my problems

I ask before using other people’s things

I disagree with adults without fighting or arguing

I avoid doing things with others that may get me in trouble with adults

I feel sorry for others when bad things happen to them

I do my homework on time

I keep my desk clean and neat

I do nice things for my parents like helping with household chores without being asked

I am active in school activities such as sports or clubs.

I finish classroom work on time

I compromise with parents or teachers when we have disagreements.

I ignore classmates who are clowning around in class.

I ask someone I like for a date.

I listen to my friends when they talk about the problems they are having.

I end fights with my parents calmly.

I give compliments to members of the opposite sex.

I tell other people when they have done something well.

I smile, wave, or nod at others.

I start conversations with opposite-sex friends without feeling uneasy or nervous.

I accept punishment from adults without getting mad.

I let friends know I like them by telling or showing them

I stand up for my friends when they have been unfairly criticized.

I invite others to join in social activities.

I use my free time in a good way.

I control my temper when people are angry with me.

I get the attention of members of the opposite sex without feeling embarrassed.

I take criticism from my parents without getting angry.

I follow the teacher’s directions.

I use a nice tone of voice in classroom discussions

I ask friends to do favors for me.

I start talks with class members.

I talk things over with classmates when there is a problem or argument.