
C.I.R.C.L.E– CARING, INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITY, CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, EVERYONE
CARING
Defined as “displaying kindness and concern for others. *” It is one of the most essential core ethical values that a character bee should possess. It is at the center of everything we do. It is also the foundation for attachments between staff, students, parents and the community. The core ethical values of empathy, kindness, respectfulness, compassion, goodness, grace, courtesy, sympathy, and generosity are related to the CARING.
INTEGRITY
Defined as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles and moral uprightness. *” The core ethical values of honesty, courage, loyalty, trustworthy, truthfulness, sincerity, righteousness, and fairness are related to INTEGRITY.
RESPONSIBILITY
Defined as “the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. *” The core ethical values of diligence, self-restraint, self-control, dedication, perseverance, grit and accountability are related to RESPONSIBILITY.
CITIZENSHIP
Defined as “the expectation of common values and mores in a group setting. **” The core ethical values of patriotism, service, duty, conservation, sportsmanship and cooperation are related to CITIZENSHIP.
LEADERSHIP
Defined as “the state or position of being a leader*” All core ethical values such as caring, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, etc. are related to LEADERSHIP.
EVERYONE
This one is not a moral value. It is simply added into the list to be inclusive to welcome all children regardless of their identities.
Everyone also emphasizes the importance of being a strong advocate of
1-preserving freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition,
2-creating a bullying free environment for all students,
3-prohibiting of any discriminations,
4-protecting Human Rights, and 5- preventing Genocide/Holocaust.