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Civic Virtue a K-12 social studies initiative
The Commitment to Character program, Bully Prevention office and The Principal’s Mul-ticultural Advisory Committee (PMAC) are working together to transform and integrate their programs into one unit or pro-gram currently being referred to
(by the team) as the Civic Vir-tue resource initiative. The program is an initiative of the K-12 social studies depart-ment.
In reality, this is a program of resources for students, teach-
ers, schools and the communi-ty to assist with safe learning environments (physically, emo-tionally, intellectually) so all students will achieve academic success.
We believe that civic virtue, or the cultivation of habits of personal living that are im-portant for the success of the community must be in place for students and teachers to learn, teach and live together.
Community Tampa Bay is con-sidered a major partner in the overall program as their vision, mission, goals, core values and service delivery strategies are aligned to these programs and based on the needs of students, teachers, schools and other stakeholders.
Civic Virtue initiative connects PCS resources
From teacher training pro-grams to youth leadership di-versity conferences, Civic Virtue offers an array of services, trainings, and programs for adults and stu-dents.
All programs connect to state and district laws, mandates and curriculum standards in order to assist our students in be-coming good citizens. As a
result, our schools are positive, safe school environments which promote 100% student success.
We invite you to learn more about our programs inside this newsletter and to contact pro-gram coordinators. Please visit the Pinellas County Schools web sites for additional infor-mation or assistance.
Our contact information can
be found on page 4 of the
newsletter.
Civic Virtue: Working together for our schools
Pinellas County Schools February 2012
Volume 1, Issue 1
Bullying Prevention 2
Character Education 2
Community Tampa Bay 3
PMAC 3
Contact Information 4
Inside this issue:
How Civic Virtue
Works
Civic Virtue is infused in the
curriculum and everyday life
of the classroom and school
in a focused, intentional way.
Everyone shares a common
language that promotes clear expectations for behavior
and models good character
in their words and actions.
It utilizes lessons from the
curriculum and literature that
help students reflect upon
standards for virtuous living.
Civic virtue provides oppor-
tunities for critical thinking and dialogue which expand
cognitive and emotional
competencies.
Civic Virtue promotes human
dignity.
James R. Sanderlin student become involved in a social action project..
Students attending a CTB youth confer-
ence identify areas of concern for which
they want to take action.
The cultivation of habits important for the success of the
community and society
The Pinellas County Schools
Policy against Bullying and
Harassment defines bullying
as: Systematically and chroni-
cally inflicting physical harm
or psychological distress on
one or more students or em-
ployees.
There are three key compo-
nents to all bullying situations.
1. Imbalance of Power
2. Intent to Harm 3. Repeated Behavior.
Research shows that without
intervention, students who bul-
ly are more likely to develop a
criminal record and engage in
antisocial behaviors while bul-
lying victims suffer long last-
ing psychological harm
(Olweus, 1993).
Types of Bullying Behavior:
Verbal– taunting, teasing,
name calling, extortion, and
threats.
Physical,- harm to a person or
property.
Relational Aggression– harm
to someone's self-esteem or
group acceptance.
Sexual Harassment– any
inappropriate comments, ges-
tures, pictures, or behaviors.
Cyber Bullying– using tech-
nology to intimidate or harass.
Teen Dating Violence and
Abuse
"Teen Dating Violence and
Abuse” is a pattern of emo-
tional, verbal, sexual, or phys-
ical violence and/or abuse by
one person in a current or past
relationship of a romantic
nature to exert power and
control over another when
one or both of the partners is a
teenager. Abuse may include
insults, coercion, social sabo-
tage, sexual harassment,
threats and/or acts of physical
or sexual abuse. The abusive
partner uses this pattern of
violent and coercive behavior
to gain power and maintain
control over the dating part-
ner.
Feb. TOLERANCE
March HONESTY
April SELF CONTROL
May CARING
June COURAGE
July PATRIOTISM
Aug. RESPECT
Sept. RESPONSIBILITY
Oct. COOPERATION
Nov. CITIZENSHIP
Dec. KINDNESS
Jan. SELF-MOTIVATION
Bullying and Harassment or Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Prevention protects everyone!
Character Education Calendar
mote highest student suc-
cess.
Rather than using a pre-
scribed curriculum, the
Commitment to Character
model provides a menu of
strategies that are infused
through the regular curricu-
lum with an intentional, con-
scious focus.
Commitment to Character
utilizes a common language,
teachable moments, litera-
ture, service learning, mod-
eling and ethical decision
making to teach character
education in all curriculum
areas.
Commitment to Character addresses the school culture Commitment to Character
is the district model for
character education.
The goal of the program is
to create a school culture
that is saturated with such
character qualities as re-
spect, responsibility, honesty
and self-motivation to pro-
11 Principles of Effective
Character Development
The 11 principles includes
updated language to reflect
current movements within
education and the best practices
being implemented in National
Schools of Character model
schools and districts. The new 11
principles also now includes key
indicators that outline what
constitutes an exemplary level of
implementation.
http://www.character.org
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The School Board strictly pro-hibits bullying and harassment (K-12 and Adults) or any act of Teen Dating Violence and Abuse (Secondary Students) committed by one student against another on school property, during a school sponsored activity, or during a school sponsored transportation.
3 Ways to Report
1. Tell the principal or
another trusted adult.
2. Use the Online Reporting
system
http://bullying.pcsb.org
http://harassment.pcsb.org
http://teendatingviolence.org
3. Call the Campus Crime Stop-
pers Hotline 1-800-873-8477 or
Text Key word TIP144 Plus your
message to crimes (274637).
Reporting can be done
anonymously.
Community Tampa Bay cultivates inclusive learning environments
5735 Principal’s Multicultural Advisory Committee School Board Mandate
PMAC Program promotes diversity initiatives
Each year Community Tampa
Bay reaches nearly 2,500 indi-
viduals, primarily students,
through Youth Conferences,
ANYTOWN™ and volunteer
training institutes.
Teens respond to the programs
because they find authentic
voices and the encouragement
to name the exclusionary issues
they experience at school. The
programs allow them to under-
stand their own social identity,
engage in cross-cultural inter-
actions and develop a positive
vision for change. They learn
to recognize the negative im-
pact of prejudice, stereotypes,
and discrimination, and as
leaders in their schools, work-
place, or community, they are
equipped with tools and tech-
niques that can positively im-
pact the situations.
Students are cultivating the
habits of personal living that
are claimed to be important for
the success of the community,
i.e. they are practicing civic
virtue.
Our vision of a community free from discrimination has never wavered and continues to align with the Pinellas Coun-ty Schools vision of 100% Stu-dent Success and a mission to educate and prepare each stu-dent for college, career and life. We seek to cultivate inclusive learning environments where diversity is embraced and cele-brated and every individual seeks meaningful positive en-gagement in their school and community.
dress the responsibilities of the
PMAC school board mandate
(5735).
The PMAC program, a curricu-
lum initiative under social stud-
ies, is coordinated by a multi-
cultural liaison, usually a full-
time teacher, who works with
the students to involve admin-
istration, staff members, par-
ents and community members
in the achievement of their
multicultural education goals
for their schools.
The PMAC program collabo-
rates closely with contracted
partner, Community Tampa
Bay, to build the leadership
capacity of students and liai-
sons to address pro-actively
bigotry, discrimination, and
bias in our schools and com-
munity.
Since its inception in the early
90’s, the Principal’s Multicul-
tural Advisory Committee pro-
gram has addressed equity and
diversity issues and concerns
for the district by empowering
our students.
Student leadership opportuni-
ties are provided through the
school based multicultural
committees. The students are
charged to meaningfully ad-
mittee must be composed of,
at least, ten (10) students and 3
(three) adult members.
Secondary Level Responsi-
bilities:
A. Act as an advisory group
to the principal
B. Engage in facilitated dia-
logue about diversity cen-
tered concerns and make
recommendations to the
principal
C. Promote multicultural
activities and programs
Students have the right to at-
tend a school where all ethnic
and cultural heritages are wel-
come and respected. To en-
sure this environment each
secondary school will create a
Principal’s Multicultural Advi-
sory Committee.
MEMBERSHIP: The commit-
tee should be balanced by gen-
der and grade level , and repre-
sent a cross section of the ra-
cial, religious, ethnic and cul-
tural backgrounds of the stu-
dents of the school. The com-
school-wide
D. Learn and implement con-
flict resolution and media-
tion skills
E. Provide service to school
and community
Elementary Level Responsi-
bilities
Each elementary school will
create a multicultural commit-
tee composed of a balance of
students by gender and grade
level, representing a cross-
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section of the racial, religious,
and cultural backgrounds of
the students of the school.
Members will learn about dif-
ferent cultures, participate in
multicultural activities and pro-
grams, and will initiate at least
1 (one school-wide activity per
year).
F.S. 1001.32(2). 1001.41,
1001.42 1001.43
Vision
A community free from dis-
crimination where every
individual is treated with
dignity and respect.
Mission
Promote dialogue and re-
spect among all cultures,
religions and races by culti-
vating leaders to change
communities.
Core Values
Diversity
Inclusion
Engagement
Fenech, Cathy
Instructional Staff Developer/Bullying
Prevention Specialist
(727) 588-6338
FAX: 588-6199
Flora, Cindy
Coordinator
Principal's Multicultural Advisory Committee (PMAC)
(727) 638-3074
Gallina, Val
Character Education
Prevention Office
(727) 588-6133
Gundle-Bradley, Gerri
Teacher on Special Assignment
Community Tampa Bay
(727) 568-9333
Reubens, Joan
Bullying Prevention Specialist
(727) 588-6348
Pinellas County Schools
Largo Administration Bldg.
301 4th St. SW
Largo, FL
33770
The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, reli-
gion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in any of its programs, services or activities.
Pinellas County Schools
We’re on the Web!
Bullying Prevention (under Parents and Students/Safety
and Wellness)
https://www.pcsb.org/index.php?option=com_content&vie
w=article&id=932:bullying-prevention&catid=130
Character Education (under Parents and Students/Safety
and Wellness)
https://www.pcsb.org/index.php?option=com_content&vie
w=article&id=368:commitment-to-character&catid=131
Community Tampa Bay
http://www.communitytampabay.org/
PMAC (Under Academics/Multicultural Committee)
https://www.pcsb.org/index.php?option=com_content&vie
w=article&id=1704&Itemid=1355
Pinellas County School Board
Robin L. Wikle
Carol J. Cook
Janet R. Clark
Glenton Gilzean, Jr.
Terry Krassner
Linda S. Lerner
Peggy L. O’Shea
John A. Stewart, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Newsletter Editor
Cindy Flora,
PMAC Coordinator,
Multicultural Staff Developer Civic Action Project
http://www.crfcap.org/