DESCRIBE the CHARACTER TRAITS you would like all students in your school to demonstrate consistently in their behavior.

Guiding Principles of Exceptional Character  Responsibility  Contemplation  Initiative  Perseverance  Optimism  Courage  Respect  Compassion  Adaptability  Honesty  Trustworthiness  Loyalty

Guiding Principles … A Comprehensive Program u Clear, Consistent, and Focused Message u Integrated into all Curriculum and Activities u Basic fiber of the K-12 School Culture u Based on the Application Model of Rigor and Relevance

Guiding Principles Performance Standards Students will be able to:  Define the Principle  Describe Behaviors that demonstrate the Principle  Know When to Use the Principle

Guiding Principles Performance Standards  Understand Expected Outcomes from Using the Principle  Give Evidence to Demonstrate that They Possess the Principle  Know How to Transfer the Principle to Other Situations

Guiding Principles of Exceptional Character  Responsibility Accountability  Contemplation Thinking about something seriously  Initiative Eagerness to do something

Guiding Principles of Exceptional Character  Perseverance Hard work and determination  Optimism Positive beliefs  Courage Standing up for one ’ s beliefs

Guiding Principles of Exceptional Character  Respect Regard, value, admire, appreciate  Compassion Kindness toward others  Adaptability Able and willing to change

Guiding Principles of Exceptional Character  Honesty Truthfulness, sincere  Trustworthiness Reliable, believable  Loyalty Faithfulness, dependability