1. RESPECT Grades 6_12 How to Respect Self, School, and Others

2. Respect Definition: To have regard for or appreciation of a person ’ s worth; To have regard for or appreciation of a person ’ s worth;

3. Respect Definition: To honor, to esteem, to be courteous and be considerate to. To honor, to esteem, to be courteous and be considerate to.

4. How to Show Respect Smile and say, “ hello ”, when seeing someone! Smile and say, “ hello ”, when seeing someone! Say “ please ” and “ thank you ” ! Say “ please ” and “ thank you ” ! Acknowledge others ’ viewpoints! Acknowledge others ’ viewpoints! BE TOLERANT OF OTHERS ’ DIFFERENCES!

5. The GOLDEN Rule! ‘ Do unto others as you would have others do unto you! ’ In other words… TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED!

6. Your ACTIONS Tell the Story! Be considerate of the feelings of others Be considerate of the feelings of others Don ’ t hurt anyone, with words OR hands Don ’ t hurt anyone, with words OR hands Handle disagreements in a calm manner by talking through the problem Handle disagreements in a calm manner by talking through the problem

7. Qualities of a Respectful Person Show empathy – put yourself in the other person ’ s situation Show empathy – put yourself in the other person ’ s situation Be a good listener Be a good listener Use kind words Use kind words Be open to different points of view Be open to different points of view Be proud of doing what is right Be proud of doing what is right

8. Respecting Self! Accept yourself for who you are! Accept yourself for who you are! No one is perfect! No one is perfect! You cannot respect others unless you first respect yourself! You cannot respect others unless you first respect yourself!

9. Road to Self-Respect Forgive yourself when you make a mistake; JUST LEARN FROM IT! Forgive yourself when you make a mistake; JUST LEARN FROM IT! Follow your conscience! The “ little voice ” knows what ’ s best! Follow your conscience! The “ little voice ” knows what ’ s best! Set realistic goals for yourself! Set realistic goals for yourself! Always try your best! Always try your best!

10. Review and Examples Accept others for their differences!

11. Review and Examples Stay calm and handle disagreements reasonably! Shake hands and make eye contact!

12. Review and Examples Be a good listener!

13. Remember! Love who you are and always STRIVE to do your best in every situation!

14. RESPECT! Practice it and live it EVERY DAY, in everything you do and everything you say!