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CL9.1.h. Being rational and reflective

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Students demonstrate responsibility by being rational (using reason and logic to make or justify decisions) and reflective (thinking ahead to anticipate the consequences of choices, and thinking back to draw lessons from what happened). They use critical thinking and decision making skills to avoid rationalizations and excuses and to make rational, prudent choices.

CL9.1.f. Self-reliance and prudent money management

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Students demonstrate the trait of self-reliance by striving to live independently, relying on their own resources, capabilities, judgment, and emotional strength, rather than depending on others to do things for them or tell them what to think or feel. To achieve self-reliance, students: Students accept their responsibility to review and learn from all experiences. They hold themselves accountable to determine what they could have done differently to get a better result and what they should do in the future. 1) Manage their affairs so they can pay their own way and not be a burden on others. 2) Live within their means, avoiding debt and other obligations that generate unhealthy pressure.

CL9.1.e. Developing and using positive attitudes and life skills

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Students acknowledge their responsibility to enhance their chances of success in school and life, in the quality of their relationships, and in their own well-being and happiness by: 1) Consciously choosing positive attitudes and mindsets (including optimism, enthusiasm, gratitude, and cheerfulness) and rejecting self-defeating attitudes (e.g., pessimism, cynicism, defeatism, and hopelessness). 2) Developing critical self-management and social skills traits, including: self-discipline, resilience, perseverance, stress management, organization and time management, planning and goal-setting, initiative, flexibility, poise, patience, communication, collaboration, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

CL9.1.d. Consequences for their actions

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Students accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions and inactions, recognizing obligations to: 1) Foresee and avoid harmful outcomes, including unintended but predictable consequences. 2) Help others in need (e.g., charity). 3) Protect others from harm or abuse (e.g., stand up for a student who is bullied).