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Core Virtues for 2007-2008 will be posted soon. Here is
what we worked on last year.
September -
Positive Attitude / Self-Image
October - Cooperation (tolerance,
citizenship, acceptance)
November - Perseverance (fortitude,
goal setting)
December - Gratitude / Thankfulness
(appreciation)
January - Courage
February - Caring / Kindness
(service, empathy, citizenship)
March - Self-control / Good Judgment
(delayed gratification, patience)
April - Honesty / Integrity
May - Justice / Fairness |
"It is character that will conquer
materialism, demonstrate respect for life and property,
and stem the tide of violence in our land. And it is
character that will search for truth and demand diligent
scholarship."
-- David L.
Davenport -- |
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The Window Room
is a support program for all staff and students at
Hilltop Elementary. It is a very important part of our
character education efforts.
The purpose of the Window
Room is to provide a comfortable space away from the
classroom (which is not the main office area) where
students may go to work out problems as they arise.
There is an adult available to assist the students. The
focus is on problem-solving and making/teaching
appropriate choices, not punishment. Students come at
their request and also as referred by staff. This space
is also offered as an alternative to recess. The
expectations for student behavior are the same in the
Window Room as in other places in the school: (1) treat
others with respect; (2) act in ways that are safe (will
not hurt others or property). The development of good
character in children is encouraged when caring adults
ask them to reflect on their behavior and then choose to
act in ways that help others, not hurt them. The
Window Room is a place where we reinforce the teaching
of respect, responsibility, and the supporting
values, such as honesty, kindness, and caring
as a part of everything we do.
The following list gives examples
of the kinds of services provided in the Window Room:
Quiet Work Space
Positive Reinforcement
Emotional Support
Social Problem-Solving
Regroup Time
Alternative Recess
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more on the Window Room, click here |
