The weekly points sheet that started Compass on our fridge. Homework, phone limits, respect and follow-through, with points, a few deductions and a goal your teen actually wants.
Color a circle each day it happens. Each one earns the points on its line; dotted red lines take points away. Suggested goal: 250 points (about 4 good weeks).
| Behavior | Pts | This week | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School | |||||||||
| Homework done without a reminder | +2 | ||||||||
| Read for 20–30 minutes | +1 | ||||||||
| Ready for school on time | +1 | ||||||||
| Forgot school materials | −2 | ||||||||
| Responsibility | |||||||||
| Room tidy, bed made | +1 | ||||||||
| Helped at home without being asked | +2 | ||||||||
| Kept a commitment you made | +3 | ||||||||
| Screens & self-control | |||||||||
| Phone away at the agreed time | +2 | ||||||||
| Stayed within screen-time limit | +1 | ||||||||
| Phone at the table | −2 | ||||||||
| Behavior & respect | |||||||||
| Handled a disagreement calmly | +2 | ||||||||
| Told the truth when it was hard | +3 | ||||||||
| Rude or disrespectful | −3 | ||||||||
| Lie | −5 | ||||||||
| Bonus | |||||||||
| Something great we didn't plan for | +5 | ||||||||
| Our own | |||||||||
Go through the list with your teen before you start. Teens follow rules they helped write. Cross out what doesn't fit and use the blank lines for what matters in your house.
A concrete prize works best: a game, concert tickets, a later curfew on one weekend. Write it at the top and pick a points target they can reach in about a month.
Each checked box earns the points on its line. Deductions are in red. On Sunday, total the week and add it to the running total.
A few clear consequences (like lying) carry more weight than many small ones. The chart should mostly show what went right.
Compass is the app version of this chart. Kids check their own days on their phone, a parent approves with a tap, and the jar fills toward the goal. Every behavior and point value is editable. 14 days free, then $4.99/month for the whole family.
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