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CHARACTER EDUCATION |
Character Education has been an important
program in Friendswood schools for many years. In 1987, community
representatives cooperatively identified a group of character
traits, or values, which are held in common by all members of
the Friendswood community. 
The Board of Education directed that those
values be emphasized in FISD schools and integrated into the
instructional program whenever appropriate.
Emphasizing these character traits should
provide the following results for students: raise self-esteem,
promote self-discipline and responsible behavior, improve decision-making
and problem-solving skills, and instill positive attitudes and
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- In the Fall of 2000,
the FISD Board of Education revised our character education
needs.
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Respect - March Monthly Quote
Men are respectable only as they respect. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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The Do-Gooder's Guide pdf
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- The Board of Education directed that those
values be emphasized in FISD schools and integrated into the
instructional program whenever appropriate.
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- Emphasizing these character traits should
provide the following results for students: raise self-esteem,
promote self-discipline and responsible behavior, improve decision-making
and problem-solving skills, and instill positive attitudes and
values.
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- Listed below with descriptive
attributes are those character traits which form the basis for
the FISD Character Education Program.
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- Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Self-Reliance,
Dignity
- Believing in yourself, realizing that you
are a worthy person, acting consistently with your values and
beliefs, and keeping your mind and body sound.
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- Responsibility, Accountability, Dependability
- Exhibiting self-discipline, recognizing that
choices have natural consequences, being accountable for your
personal actions, acting independently in a trusted, efficient
manner and honoring commitments.
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- Tolerance
- Respecting diversity, being willing to listen,
recognizing and respecting the opinions and practices of others
without necessarily agreeing with them, and refusing to discriminate
against others because of their race, religion, sex or age.
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- Compassion, Empathy, Forgiveness
- Being unselfish, sharing, participating in
service projects, recognizing the needs of others and offering
help, showing mercy, and refraining form ridicule and gossip.
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- Justice
- Supporting what is right, defending the rights
of yourself and others, obeying rules and laws, respecting authority,
and being fair.
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- Respect for Others
- Respecting the rights and property of others,
refraining from stealing and vandalizing, and using good manners
and exhibiting courtesy.
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- Work Ethic, Doing One's Best, Ambition
- Trying to live up to your full potential,
setting goals and striving to achieve them, seeking knowledge,
feeling satisfaction with a job well done, and being enthusiastic
and optimistic.
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- Patriotism
- Loving freedom and your country, supporting
your country and governmental bodies, knowing about laws, issues
and due process and participating actively in the democratic
process.
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- Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
- Being truthful to yourself and others, keeping
your word, knowing your beliefs, standing up for your convictions,
and refusing to cheat.
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- Loyalty
- Being faithful to and offering support for
your family and friends, supporting your school, your community
and your country, and being faithful to a cause or idea.
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In the Fall of 2000, the FISD Board of Education
revisited our character education needs and sent a counselor
to a Character Development Seminar presented by the Josephson
Institute of Ethics. With a certified Character Counts!sm (CC!)
trainer in the district, we were able to train all of the counselors
on the 6 campuses to rejuvenate our character education efforts
in Friendswood and sharpen our focus and start to infuse character
into our daily routines. FISD then adopted the Six Pillars of
Character framework which gives us a common vocabulary and can
be integrated into everything we do. Those Six Pillars are trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
One pillar at a time, we are laying the foundation
for a lifetime of good character choices. It is our goal to build
'value-able' citizens who will eventually become tomorrow's leaders,
guided by core character principles. The following list helps
students learn the Pillars and what they encompass so that they
become habitual in their lives.
1. Trustworthiness. Trustworthy students.
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_____ are honest; don't deceive, cheat, or steal.
_____ are reliable and do what they say they'll do.
_____ have the courage to do the right thing.
_____ have a good reputation.
_____ are loyal - stand by their family, friends and country.
2. Respect. Respectful students. . . . .
_____ treat others with respect, follow the Golden Rule.
_____ are tolerant of differences.
_____ use good manners, not bad language.
_____ are considerate of the feelings of others.
_____ don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone.
_____ deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements.
3. Responsibility.. Responsible students. . . . .
_____ do what they're supposed to do.
_____ persevere and keep on trying!
_____ always do their best.
_____ use self-control and are self-disciplined.
_____ think before they act and consider the consequences.
_____ are accountable for their choices.
4. Fairness. Fair students. . . . .
_____ play by the rules, take turns and share.
_____ are open minded and listen to others.
_____ don't take advantage of others.
_____ don't blame others carelessly.
5. Caring. Caring students. . . . .
_____ are kind and compassionate and show they care.
_____ express gratitude.
_____ forgive others.
_____ help people in need.
6. Citizenship. Good citizens. . . . .
_____ do their share to make their school and community better.
_____ cooperate.
_____ stay informed and vote.
_____ are good neighbors.
_____ obey laws and rules and respect authority.
_____ protect the environment. |
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