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Character Education |
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What is Character Education?
Character Education is the "deliberate effort to develop virtues that are good for the individuals and good for society." Developing positive character traits among youth is vital in today's society. It is the desire of Hibriten High School to infuse these desirable traits into the climate and daily routine of school life.
The objective of good virtues is based on the fact that they:
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Affirm our human dignity |
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Promote the well-being and happiness of the individual |
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Serve the common good |
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Define our rights and obligations |
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Meet the classical ethical test (Would you want to be treated this way?) |
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Respect |
Showing high regard for an authority, other people, self and country. Treating others as you would want to be treated. Understanding that all people have value as human beings. |
| October | Responsibility | Being accountable in word and deed. Having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability and commitment |
| November | Tolerance | Having a fair and objective attitude toward those persons whose ideas, race, gender, or creed are different from one's own; freedom from bigotry or prejudice; allowing for expression of individuality and the right to differ. |
| December | Good Judgment | Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities; considering options; thinking through the consequences of your actions; and basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense. |
| January | Kindness | being considerate, helpful, forgiving and understanding of others; showing gratitude, compassion, friendship and generosity; and treating others as you would like to be treated. |
| February | Courage | Doing the right thing in face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd. |
| March | Integrity | Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy and honest in all things; acting justly and honorably. |
| April | Self-discipline | Demonstrating hard work controlling your emotions, words, actions, impulses and desires. Giving your best in all situation. |
| May | Perseverance | Pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting fortitude when confronted with failure. |