We, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, with the support of a concerned community, recognize the importance of Character Education.
The process of Character Education will help young people to know, to care about, and to act upon the core character traits which remain vital to the foundation of our American society.
Therefore, while acknowledging the role of parents and home, we will foster, develop, and model those critical values that inspire students and prepare them to be positive role models and responsible citizens.
Character Traits
RESPECT:
Showing self-respect, mutual respect, respect for differences, and respect for law, authority and property
INTEGRITY/HONESTY:
Telling the truth, keeping promises, and being trustworthy
RESPONSIBILITY:
Being accountable for actions and accepting consequences
DILIGENCE:
Maintaining consistent/persistent effort, working hard, persevering, being productive
SELF-DISCIPLINE:
Exhibiting self-control and non-violent/peaceful behavior, producing quality work, doing your best
CIVIC DUTY:
Upholding domestic values, respecting law and authority, being patriotic, respecting individual rights, appreciating aspects of our United States’ heritage, having the courage to question laws, being an active participant in society
COMPASSION:
Showing empathy/sympathy, caring and doing for others, being a Good Samaritan
JUSTICE:
Practicing fairness, objectivity, and impartiality.
COOPERATION:
Being flexible, understanding, willing to compromise and to go the extra mile, being a team player
MANNERS:
Being courteous and polite
GOOD JUDGEMENT:
Being a critical thinker, using prudence, being circumspect, and making wise choices
HUMILITY:
Putting others first, being modest
COURAGE:
Standing up for your principles, acting with conviction and bravery, and being willing to stand alone.
