CVA Student Handbook—Preamble

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

  1. Responsible – Obliged or expected to account for

  2. Self-control – Controlling one’s actions or responses

  3. Punctual – On time, Prompt

  4. Initiative – Readiness to take the first steps in beginning a project or action

  5. Creative – Original thinking to produce something new

  6. Self-respect – Taking pride in and caring for oneself

  7. Optimistic – Looking at the bright side of situations

  8. Perseverance – Sticking to a purpose or aim

  9. Dependable – Can be counted on to fulfill one’s obligations and promises

  10. Economical – Showing wise use of money, resources, and time

  11. Gracious – Showing kindness or courtesy

  12. Ambitious – Having a strong determination to accomplish a goal

  13. Courageous – The ability to face problems directly

  14. Resourceful – Able to think of creative ways to do things

  15. Joyful – Showing happiness and optimism

  16. Respect – To have high regard for, to hold in esteem, to treat with courtesy and consideration

  17. Patient – Enduring calmly without complaining or losing self-control

  18. Tolerance – Willing to accept people and opinions that are different

  19. Honest – Truthful; not lying, cheating or stealing

  20. Thankful – Feeling and expressing gratitude

  21. Polite – Demonstrating good manners

  22. Considerate – Thoughtful of other people’s wants and feelings

  23. Generous – Willing to share with others

  24. Cheerful – Full of cheer, joyful, and glad

  25. Loyal – Faithful to one’s family, friends, or other commitments

  26. Empathetic – Complete understanding of another’s feelings

  27. Citizenship – Carrying out the duties and responsibilities to one’s country

  28. Trustworthy – Belief in the truthfulness and integrity of a person

  29. Good Sport – Treating opponents with fairness and courtesy

  30. Cooperative – Able to work with others to accomplish a task

  31. Integrity – being honest and hard-working

  32. Positive – very sure, confident

  33. Helpful – works with others, goes beyond

  34. Truthful – consistently honest

  35. Moral – exhibiting goodness

  36. Compassionate – caring for others

  37. Caring – feeling concerned for others

  38. Tenacious – firmly believing in your ways

  39. Friendly – warm, comforting

  40. Believable – capable of being trusted

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