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CL7.3.a. Treating others with respect

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Students understand that they are not morally required to respect everyone in the sense of holding them in high esteem, but they are required to treat everyone with respect regardless of their personal assessment of the person’s character or worth (e.g., we treat criminals with respect, not because they deserve it, but because of who we are).

CL8.1.d. Perseverance

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Students demonstrate the trait of perseverance by continuing to perform their responsibilities and pursue their goals with vigor and tenacity despite frustrations, mistakes, setbacks, and other obstacles that make their task difficult or seem impossible. They resist temptations and pressures to give up or quit, choosing instead to persist as long as they are able.

CL8.1.e. Self-confidence

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Students demonstrate confidence in their abilities and inner strength to succeed and endure difficulties, failures, and other forms of adversity. In social situations they are assertive and willing to state their opinions despite the risk of disapproval, criticism, or rejection.

CL7.3.c. The basics of respect

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Students demonstrate respect by: Students demonstrate respect by acknowledging and honoring each other’s right to privacy and personal space, including the right to determine whether, how and when information about their personal lives and thoughts will be revealed (e.g., it is disrespectful to read another’s diary, look through another’s backpack, hack their Facebook page, or eavesdrop on their conversations). 1) Being civil, courteous, and polite (i.e., they use good manners). 2) Refraining from offensive and disrespectful profanity, insults and gestures. 3) Listening respectfully to others even if they think what’s being said is wrong or foolish. 4) Paying attention to the well-being of others and striving to make them feel comfortable and welcome. 5) Learning about and treating with respect the customs and traditions of people who come from different cultures.