Citizenship and Ethics

Citizenship defined

• The status of being a citizen

• Membership in a community (a college or High School)

• The quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community

Citizens

• Believe in equal opportunity for all people

• Value, respect, and defend basic human rights

• Respect and uphold the law and its agencies

Ethics defined

• The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty obligation

• A set of moral principles or values

• The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group.

Values• Values are our most deeply held

ideals, beliefs, customs or principles.

• Throughout our lives, we learn values from:

Throughout our lives, we learn values from

• Family

Throughout our lives, we learn values from

• Church

Throughout our lives, we learn values from

• School

Throughout our lives, we learn values from

• Friends

• Community

Throughout our lives, we learn values from

• Country

Values effect our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

The lawless behavior often displayed in our society today indicates a diminished sense of

values.

Vandalism and destruction of Government property cost taxpayers money! That means all

of us end up paying.

Values

• The goals of this instruction are to instill in our students the value of Citizenship.

Core Values

• Core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment help build good citizenship and are good values to live by no matter where you find yourself.

Core Values Defined

• Honor: I am Accountable for my professional and personal behavior.

• I will not Lie!

• I will not cheat!

• I will not steal!

Honor

• I will not Cheat

Honor

• I will not Steal

I will not Lie

Courage

• Is the value that gives me the moral and mental strength to do what is right! Even in the face of temptation or adversity.

Courage

Commitment

• The day to day duty of every person in our school.

• Provide all students the opportunities for high achievement, productive citizenship, and continuous learning.

• Be part of the Guam High School Team!

Behaviors that distract from the Core Values Include

• Hazing

• Discrimination

• Sexual harassment.

Hazing is any conduct that causes another person to suffer or be exposed to and activity that is:

• Cruel

• Abusive

• Humiliating

• Oppressive

• Demeaning

• Harmful

Hazing

Hazing is usually associated with college fraternities, but it can take place in any kind of organization.

• High School teams and clubs

• Military Service

• Civilian workplace

Hazing at the High School levelis particularly damaging!

• Students are vulnerable to peer pressure due to a heightened need for:

• Friendship• Approval• And acceptance by your peers

Discrimination

• Any act the denies equal treatment to individuals because of their:

• Race• Gender• Ethnicity• Religion• Or other differences. (Example: Single Parent)

Sexual HarassmentIs a particular form of gender discrimination.

Involves..• Un-wanted sexual advances

• Sexual favors

• Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

• Creating an atmosphere of fear and distrust

Examples of Sexual Harassment

• Hanging a suggestive photo at work, is a form of sexual harassment.

• Deliberate in-appropriate body contact with someone, is a form of sexual harassment.

Sexual Harassment

Hazing, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment violate core values

• Honor: By refraining from participation in these behaviors students maintain their Integrity and conduct themselves ethically.

• Courage: Despite peer pressure, students must have the courage to refrain from engaging in undesirable actives.

• Commitment: Students must be committed to showing respect for other people

Relationship Between Team-work & Behavior According to core Values

• Sometimes you can be on automatic and not realize you are operating in a moral or ethical gray area

Relationship Continued

• The core values can help you navigate gray areas.

• Have the courage to examine whether your own behavior is honorable.

• If not, commit to changing it.

Relationship Continued

• If any of your fellow students behave in a morally or ethically questionable way, have the courage to tell them.

• Keep it confrontational.

• Be professional and utilize tact.

Integrity• Firm adherence to a code

• Morals or values

• Professionalism

• Honesty & Truthfulness

Integrity

• Is the combination of sound, moral principles as well as truthfulness and honesty.

An ethical person will always do what is right whether someone is watching or

not.

Summary

• The Core Values are honor, courage and commitment.

• Behaviors such as hazing, discrimination and sexual harassment violate those core values.

• Adhering to core values will help you behave more ethically, develop your personal integrity and increase the effectiveness of the learning process at school.