Departments
I. Preamble
Code of Conduct
The intent of this Code of Conduct is to promote responsible behavior that creates an orderly and safe school environment. It is the belief of the Central Valley School District that everyone in our community must strive toward contributing to this goal. The objective is to develop a moral school community based on:
Responsible Behavior Use self control in your actions and language
Mutual respect Treat yourself and others with care and consideration
Concern for Others Be truthful, honest and fair in your dealings with others
Cooperation Listen and work together to make a positive contribution
Student Behavior
All teachers are to be on the alert for any student behavior which is in violation of school regulations. Students should behave in a manner that will be a credit to our school.
The privilege of participating in and attending extra-curricular activities will depend on school behavior and daily attendance. The privilege may be removed after a parent conference and written notification to a student.
Each member of the school community is expected to be responsible for their own behavior. The rules of conduct focus on personal safety and respect for the rights and property of others
Character
What is Character? Character are those positive qualities that speak of who we are and the kind of person we want to be.
Positive Character Traits
Responsible – Obliged or expected to account for
Self-control – Controlling one’s actions or responses
Punctual – On time, Prompt
Initiative – Readiness to take the first steps in beginning a project or action
Creative – Original thinking to produce something new
Self-respect – Taking pride in and caring for oneself
Optimistic – Looking at the bright side of situations
Perseverance – Sticking to a purpose or aim
Dependable – Can be counted on to fulfill one’s obligations and promises
Economical – Showing wise use of money, resources, and time
Gracious – Showing kindness or courtesy
Ambitious – Having a strong determination to accomplish a goal
Courageous – The ability to face problems directly
Resourceful – Able to think of creative ways to do things
Joyful – Showing happiness and optimism
Respect – To have high regard for, to hold in esteem, to treat with courtesy and consideration
Patient – Enduring calmly without complaining or losing self-control
Tolerance – Willing to accept people and opinions that are different
Honest – Truthful; not lying, cheating or stealing
Thankful – Feeling and expressing gratitude
Polite – Demonstrating good manners
Considerate – Thoughtful of other people’s wants and feelings
Generous – Willing to share with others
Cheerful – Full of cheer, joyful, and glad
Loyal – Faithful to one’s family, friends, or other commitments
Empathetic – Complete understanding of another’s feelings
Citizenship – Carrying out the duties and responsibilities to one’s country
Trustworthy – Belief in the truthfulness and integrity of a person
Good Sport – Treating opponents with fairness and courtesy
Cooperative – Able to work with others to accomplish a task
Integrity – being honest and hard-working
Positive – very sure, confident
Helpful – works with others, goes beyond
Truthful – consistently honest
Moral – exhibiting goodness
Compassionate – caring for others
Caring – feeling concerned for others
Tenacious – firmly believing in your ways
Friendly – warm, comforting
Believable – capable of being trusted