VHS Students are: Community Participants who:        - are aware of school standards and societal rules, are accountable for their actions, and are willing to accept consequences.      - engage in community service.      - participate in career awareness programs.      - participate in activities that build pride in school and community.




Thursday, March 11, 2010




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Character Traits
PLACENTIA-YORBA LINDA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission Statement

We, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, with the support of
a concerned community, recognize the importance of Character Education.
The process of Character Education will help young people to know, to care about, and to act upon the core character traits which remain vital to the foundation of our American society.
Therefore, while acknowledging the role of parents and home, we will foster, develop, and model those critical values that inspire students and prepare them to be positive role models and responsible citizens.

Character Traits

  • RESPECT:
    Showing self-respect, mutual respect, respect for differences, and respect for law, authority and property
  • INTEGRITY/HONESTY:
    Telling the truth, keeping promises, and being trustworthy
  • RESPONSIBILITY:
     Being accountable for actions and accepting consequences
  • DILIGENCE:
    Maintaining consistent/persistent effort, working hard, persevering, being productive
  • SELF-DISCIPLINE:
    Exhibiting self-control and non-violent/peaceful behavior, producing quality work, doing your best
  • CIVIC DUTY:
    Upholding domestic values, respecting law and authority, being patriotic, respecting individual rights, appreciating aspects of our United States’ heritage, having the courage to question laws, being an active participant in society
  • COMPASSION:
    Showing empathy/sympathy, caring and doing for others, being a Good Samaritan
  • JUSTICE:
    Practicing fairness, objectivity, and impartiality.
  • COOPERATION:
    Being flexible, understanding, willing to compromise and to go the extra mile, being a team player
  • MANNERS:
    Being courteous and polite
  • GOOD JUDGEMENT:
    Being a critical thinker, using prudence, being circumspect, and making wise choices
  • HUMILITY:
    Putting others first, being modest
  • COURAGE:
    Standing up for your principles, acting with conviction and bravery, and being willing to stand alone.