Self-Concept & Self-Esteem

1. Do you agree with the opening/heading sentence?

I definitely agree with the heading, "Instead of purchasing programs to enhance self-esteem, principals should focus on helping students develop their strengths in a supportive environment", because I think that we receive more self-esteem from the interaction from those that we associate with, from those that we know. 

2. Describe the difference between Self-Esteem and Self-Concept

Self-esteem is a persons overall evaluation of self. Including feelings in general happiness and satisfaction.
Self-concept is an idea of the self, constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others.

3. How has your self-concept grown in the past 2 years

I think that over the past two years, I have been more decisive in who I want to be, who I am becoming, and where I want to go. And I think that it has helped my self-concept grow, because I have become more comfortable with who I am. And with that comfort, the responses I get are positive from others, because they see that I know where I am going, and with negative reactions, I'm able to brush it off, because I know that everyone is different, and we all have our own ways of doing things, and our own way of viewing things.

4. What are your domains of importance?

School
Family
Religion
Food
Balance of fun
Self
Music
Happiness

5. What is the "normal-curve" that is referenced in the Reducing the Availability of Social Comparison Cues? How does it apply to grading practices? Do you agree with the method outlined, "avoiding grading that allows only a few students to achieve high grades?"
I have looked into this and read the article, and I really cannot find the answer to this question.