"RESPONSIBILITY"

The student demonstrates an understanding of responsible behavior, and conducts himself/herself in a responsible manner.

• Understands why personal responsibility is important, and understands the benefits of fulfilling responsibilities

• Does what one says he/she will do

• Holds one's self accountable for actions or failure to act

• Refrains from blaming others for one's mistakes

• Understands that one's actions have consequences both for oneself and for others, and thus conducts oneself in a way that considers those consequences

• Demonstrates self-control and self-discipline

• Uses good judgment

• Recognizes and defers to others in authority when appropriate

• Attends class every day unless legitimately excused

• Arrives on time for class each day

• Completes assignments in a timely manner

• Handles and treats with care all school property, including text and library books, computers, and other equipment

• Does not write on school walls, desks or other structures

• Does not take, without permission, items which do not belong to him/her

• Is honest and truthful

• Does one's own work and refrains from all types of cheating, within the realm of academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular

• Cleans up after one's self

"RESPECT"

The student demonstrates an understanding of respectful behavior, and conducts himself/herself in a respectful manner.

• Understands why respecting one's self and others is important and necessary

• Is sensitive to the needs, interests, and desires of others

• Speaks in a courteous, polite, and respectful manner and tone to others

• Responds appropriately when addressed by others

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the rights of others by refraining from using foul, obscene, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate language

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the rights of others by refraining from using verbal and body language to ridicule, belittle, mock, hassle, or deride others

• Refrains from interrupting others' conversations

• Exhibits appropriate behavior in public settings by refraining from carrying on separate conversations and otherwise distracting or disturbing others during class lectures, assembly periods, and artistic or other performances

• Abides by school/classroom rules

• Conducts one's self in a respectful manner during transitional time between periods

• Resolves conflicts in a peaceful and respectful manner, without resorting to violence or disrespectful speech

• Interacts positively with others, thus refraining from the utilization of threatening words or body posture

• Demonstrates an appreciation that one can learn from others by never intentionally excluding or  making others feel unwelcome, disliked, or inferior

• Intervenes by appropriate and respectful means when someone is mistreated

"AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP"

The student demonstrates the importance and consequences of Americans as sharing and supporting certain values, beliefs, and principles of a constitutional democracy.

• Understands that as citizens of the United States, we all have certain personal rights and privileges, which are contained in key historical documents such as the Constitution and Bill of Rights

• Understands that as American citizens, we are compelled to respect, accept, and honor the rights of others that are secured by our constitutional government

• Understands that the rights set forth in the historical documents that secure our personal rights also reflect our shared values, principles and beliefs, and that it is these shared rights, values, principles, and beliefs that unite us, rather than ethnicity, race, religion, class, language, gender, or national origin

• Demonstrates how respect for these shared rights, values, principles, and beliefs contribute to the continuation and improvement of American democracy

• Demonstrates personal and public character traits that contribute to the health of American democracy such as civility, respect for the rights of other individuals, respect for the law, negotiation and compromise, personal responsibility, civic mindedness, and patriotism

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance for society that one accept responsibility for one's actions, adhere to moral principles, consider the rights and interests of others, and behave in a civil manner

• Demonstrates important personal traits such as self-discipline, self-governance, and responsibility that lead citizens to become independent and productive members of society

• Demonstrates compassion and respect for the rights and choices of individuals, that foster respect for individual worth and human dignity