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...to know how to
handle themselves
appropriately in
social situations.
Social conventions have their basis in honor,
respect, and self-responsibility. Considering
others and not just oneself is the guiding
principle. Our students need to learn social
behaviors that respect both themselves
and all those around them. They also need to
come to know and feel that they represent
not only themselves but also their school,
their family, and all their social relationships.
“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything
without losing your temper. ”
—Robert Frost
“Politeness is a sign of dignity, not subservience.”
—Theodore Roosevelt
“It takes something more than intelligence to act
intelligently.”
—Fyodor Dostoyevsky