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Philosophy: Character |
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Self, individual others, and community |
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By creating an atmosphere that values and celebrates individual and cultural diversity,
the Arbor School provides a seedbed for each student to develop a strong sense of
self-worth and sensitivity to others. We support children's emerging capacities for
positive social action: cooperation, empathy, and responsibility. Our goals for
character development are based on the child's growing sense of self, understanding
of individual others, and participation in the community.
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| Self-awareness and understanding |
| Self-confidence and self-esteem |
| Responsibility for one's actions and choices |
| Autonomy and self-reliance |
| Integrity |
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| Capacity to initiate, develop, and maintain satisfying relationships |
| Interpersonal skills: communication, negotiation, and cooperation |
| Respect for others |
| Capacity to understand another's perspective |
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| Capacity to function harmoniously and effectively with others |
| Responsibility and sensitivity as a group member |
| Concern for the common good of the group |
| Propensity to contribute to the welfare of the group |
| Sense of social responsibility |
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