The Sue Duncan Children’s Center Code of Ethics

As a member of the Sue Duncan Children’s Center community, I agree to uphold the four core values of Respect, Education, Independence and Determination.

I will be respectful of both myself and others by:

• Practicing self control
• Being honest
• Being polite and using proper manners
• Being courteous in both my speech and behavior
• Not wasting resources
• Being dressed appropriately
• Being helpful to others
• Practicing healthy habits
• Being a positive role model
• Being hospitable
• Showing compassion for others
• Developing teamwork, and
• Using peaceful language and behavior, and de-escalating conflict

I will become well educated by:

• Being eager to learn
• Holding myself to high standards
• Being curious about the world
• Working hard
• Being open minded
• Being willing to participate, and
• Challenging myself to achieve

I will become independent by:

• Being organized
• Never asking others to do for me what I can do myself
• Developing a structured life
• Accepting responsibility for my actions, and
• Developing leadership skills

I will show my determination by:

• Demonstrating perseverance in improving my life
• Setting realistic goals and achieving them
• Developing my ability to be committed, and
• Always striving to make world a better place