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-taken from Mr. Jeb Gist's
original pillar song
View the 2009-2010 Citizenship Handbook:
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At Bel Aire School, one very important part of our curriculum includes
the teaching of character traits in order to strengthen our students'
self-esteem, personal responsibility and decision making skills,
and to develop the moral convictions to withstand undesirable peer
pressure.
Character Development Education is not new. Teaching of right behavior
and conduct in life started with our founding fathers who recognized
that the preservation of freedom in a democratic society depended
upon the perpetuation of certain basic principles.
In recent years, public concern about today's children has begun
to merge into a call for renewed attention and response to the building
of character and ethical behavior in the schoolchildren of this
nation. This sentiment was strongly voiced by all members, parents,
administrators, teachers, students, and community and school board
representatives, who served on the Reed Union School District's
Strategic Planning Committee.
In support of this, the District has placed a high priority on implementing
a Character Development Education curriculum (grades K-8) so that
every child receives daily instruction and practice in building
strong, responsible character. This curriculum, developed by a committee
of administrators and mentor teachers, includes lessons built around
the six pillars.
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CARING
Be kind, helpful, and understanding.
Be thankful. Forgive others.
FAIRNESS
Play by the rules.
Take turns. Share.
Be a good listener.
RESPECT
Treat other people like you
would like them to treat you.
Use good manners.
Understand that all people are different
and all people have feelings.
Do what you are supposed to do.
Keep trying and always do your best.
Think before you act.
Make good choices.
Be honest. Never lie,
cheat, or steal.
Do what you say you will do.
Do what you can to make
your school and neighborhood better.
Cooperate with others.
Be friendly.
Protect the environment.
Obey the laws.
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