What is courage?
Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear. It is the willingness to stand up for what is right, or the willingness to try something new, even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.
Students who successfully demonstrate courage may exhibit the following behaviors:
• Raises their hand and regularly participates in classroom activities
• Tries new things; demonstrates appropriate risk-taking behavior
• Voices their opinions
• Does difficult and challenging things
• Reframes mistakes and can see unplanned events in a positive light
• Does the right thing, even when it’s unpopular
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