Students demonstrate the trait of responsibility by taking ownership of their lives and acknowledging their power to choose what they think (including their attitudes and mindsets), say, and do. They are accountable for the consequences of their choices.
CL9.1.a. Compliance: Doing what is required
Students accept responsibility to do what they are required to do by their parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults who have legitimate authority. Students also are careful to keep their own promises and commitments.
CL9.1.b. Ethics: Doing what should be done
Students accept responsibility to do what they should do based on their personal values and universal ethical principles such as the Six Pillars of Character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness, and citizenship).
CL9.1.c. Consequences for their words
Students accept responsibility for the consequences of what they say, recognizing that their words can have serious and lasting impact on others (e.g., insults can harm another’s self-image and revealing secrets can destroy relationships). They seek to affirm, support, and encourage others rather than humiliate, discourage, or demean them.
CL9.1.d. Consequences for their actions
Students accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions and inactions, recognizing obligations to: 1) Foresee and avoid harmful outcomes, including unintended but predictable consequences. 2) Help others in need (e.g., charity). 3) Protect others from harm or abuse (e.g., stand up for a student who is bullied).
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