Communication

*    Use appropriate language.

*    Provide and seek information

*    Present your convictions considerately

*    Listen with an open mind

*    Resolve conflict peacefully.

Integrity

*    Tell the truth

*    Keep your ward

*    Respect each others’ property

*    Follow through on commitments

*    Demonstrate the courage to be yourself

Respect

*    Treat others as you would like to be treated

*    Practice courtesy in speech and manners

*    Act with kindness toward others

*    Take care of our environment

*    Promote a safe and productive atmosphere

Responsibility

*    Accept the consequences of your choices.

*    Pursue your own learning and help others do the same.

*    Make wise choices about personal health and safety

*    Participate in building a strong DFES community

*    Admit mistakes and learn from them.

Perseverance

*    Explore to find meaning of concepts/ideas and connect it with real life.

*    Spare for equanimity, contemplation and tranquility.

*    Develop ability to cultivate positive attitude

*    Dedicate to accomplish.

Empathy

*    Value others.

*    Celebrate diversity

*    Understand differing beliefs and behaviors.

*    Reject actions that hurt or offend others.

*    Practice forgiveness