Mott Hall V perceives character development as an integral part of the middle school experience and work to nurture and promote the development of sound character. The elements of sound character that the school has identified as central to a person's life and to our life as a community are: Respect Respect involves treating oneself and others with dignity: accepting and celebrating our differences. Respect should be extended not only to members of the Mott Hall V community, but also to the community at large. Responsibility Responsibility includes fulfilling our obligations to each other and to the school. It includes taking action when we encounter a problem that needs to be solved. Taking responsibility for our actions often requires leadership and courage. Honesty Honesty requires that we be truthful both in our academic work and in other areas of our lives. Truthfulness includes openness and sincerity, which are crucial for building individual relationships and a community of trust, whether at school or elsewhere. Integrity Integrity means maintaining our commitments to our individual moral values. As we build integrity, we develop the ability to stand up for what is right. Compassion Compassion means being aware of, and having a desire to, improve the condition of others. This requires developing an awareness of what is happening in the lives of other people and doing what one can to help them. Generosity Generosity involves helping others, both at Mott V and elsewhere. It is a natural outgrowth of compassion and refers to a willingness to take action--to give—when needed. Fairness Fairness means to treat all people in a just and appropriate manner. |
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