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 Central 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.

• Personal Excellence – Put forth your best effort in whatever you attempt.

Student Behavior

All teachers are requested 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 his/her own behavior. The rules of conduct focus on personal safety and respect for the rights and property of others and apply in the classrooms and throughout the school system and at all school related activities on or off school property.

Character

What is Character? Character is who we really are.  It’s what we do when no one is looking.  It is how we treat people who we think cannot help or hurt us.  It’s the accumulation of our thoughts, values, words, and actions.  These become the habits that comprise our character.  That character determines our destiny.

Everyone has a character of some sort, but not everyone “has character.” Having character means being a person who is admirable because of his/her self-assured, good ethical behavior.  It is distinguishing right from wrong and having a strong commitment to do what is right even when it is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or personally costly.  Character thus is ethics in action.

Watch your thoughts;
They become your words.
Watch your words;
They become your actions.
Watch your actions;
They become your habits.
Watch your habits;
They become your character.
Watch your character;
It becomes your destiny.

• Trustworthiness: Being the kind of person whom other people can have confidence in.  Trustworthy people do not lie or cheat or steal.

• 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.

• Responsibility: Making good decisions about what you do and say, while taking care of yourself and fulfilling your obligations.  A responsible person is dependable and well organized.  Understanding cause and effect and accepting that you are accountable for your actions and decisions.

• Fairness: Practicing justice, equity, and equality.  Cooperating with one another.  Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within our diverse society.

• Caring: Being supportive and responding to the needs of others with kindness, compassion, generosity, and a forgiving spirit.

• Citizenship: Fulfilling duties as part of a group.  Good citizens use their freedom and rights responsibly.

• Determination: Working hard to reach goals – hanging in there and staying focused even when obstacles stand in your way.

• Ambition: Having a strong desire to gain a particular objective.  Setting goals and planning the steps towards your goals.  Being the very best you can be.

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