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Expectations of a Cardinal - B.R.I.N.G it!
Be Responsible
- Get to class on time
- Turn in homework
- Talk to your teacher when you miss class
- Communicate with coaches
- Honor commitments
- Contribute to a positive learning environment
- Give back to your community
Respect
- Exercise self-control
- Don’t talk when others are talking
- Listen; follow rules
- Use cultural sensitivity
- Use proper names and titles when addressing authority figures
- Don’t talk back
- Make eye contact
- Pay attention in class
Integrity
- Strive to do the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Be true to yourself, and honest with others
- Keep promises and commitments
- Remember the Golden Rule; actions speak louder than words
Nurture Empathy
- Give people the benefit of the doubt
- assume positive intent in others
- put yourself in others’ shoes and do not be quick to judge
- challenge your prejudices
- really listen
- develop social tolerance; show compassion
Gratitute
- thank people when they’ve gone out of their way for you, notice and appreciate what you have, rather than what you lack
- return a kindness
