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- Honoring Those Who Teach
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-10, 2008
Almost all of us can point to a special teacher whom we
admire. Students explore the idea that what we admire
most in others is what we ourselves would like to possess.
They also consider how best to show appreciation for the
teachers who have made a meaningful difference in their
lives.
Key Idea: Showing appreciation for teachers
Character Traits: Caring - Kindness - Respect -
Citizenship
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- Brave Hearts
Moral courage requires that we act upon the principles
in which we believe, while being conscious of the risks
involved. Moral courage can be encouraged and taught by
example and by practice. Learning to have the courage
of one's convictions is an important part of creating
a life that is both successful and meaningful.
Key Idea: Acting upon core ethical values often
requires moral courage
Character Traits: Courage - Kindness - Honesty
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- Everyone Has a Gift
Each of us has a gift to give the world, a special talent,
ability, or skill. It's important that young people consider
what their gift is and how they can use that gift to make
the world a better place. Students explore the idea that
they each have unique qualities and talents and the external
support systems to develop them.
Key Ideas: Each of us is gifted for something -
Discovering one's special qualities and gifts
Character Traits: Perseverance - Confidence - Self-Respect
- Self-Responsibility
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- Endings and Beginnings
High School Graduation
Students have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences
in high school, both their successes and their poor choices.
By taking the positive experiences with them and learning
from their mistakes, they will carry more wisdom and confidence
into the next phase of their lives.
Key Ideas: : High School graduation - Reflecting
on the past - New beginnings
Character Traits: Self-Respect - Self-Responsibility
- Wisdom - Confidence
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- Safe or Sorry
Student Safety Month: June
Every day, young people are injured unnecessarily. They
break bones, injure eyes, become permanently disabled, or
even lose their lives because some safety precaution wasn't
taken. Students explore the benefits of taking safety precautions
and the consequences to themselves and others when they
don't observe safety rules.
Key Ideas: Staying safe during outdoor summer activities
- Safety Rules
Character Traits: Responsibility - Respect - Citizenship
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- Directing Your Own Life
Every time students act responsibly, they earn more trust.
With that trust usually comes more freedom to choose.
Being trustworthy can mean making some tough short-term
choices, but long-term, it can mean having greater control
over one's future. Students explore the idea that the
benefits of making responsible decisions far outweigh
the costs.
Key Ideas: Taking responsibility for one's choices
and actions - Taking responsibility builds trust which
can create more freedom in our lives.
Character Traits: Personal Responsibility - Trustworthiness
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