Resources

Art, Poetry & Writing Contest!

Calling all Stanislaus County Students.  Win Prizes and become a published author!

The Stanislaus County Choose Civility initiative began with a book: P.M. Forni's Choosing Civility.  To culminate three years focused on civility, SCOE is wrapping up the Initiative with a book written by the children of this county, reflecting their perspectives on the 12 Principles of Civility.

Writing/Poetry Contest for K-12 grade students

• Rules of Submission and Official Entry Form - PDF
• Writing Styles and Examples - PDF
• 12 Principles for Elementary and Middle School Students

Art Contest for Junior and High School Students (Grades 7 - 12)

• Rules of Submission and Official Entry/Release Form

 

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• Sample Email Comm.
  • Pay Attention
  • Acknowledge Others
  • Think the Best
  • Listen
  • Be Inclusive
  • Mind Your Body
  • Be Agreeable
  • Keep It Down
  • Respect Other People's Time
  • Apologize Earnestly
  • Assert Yourself
  • Avoid Personal Questions
  • Care for your Guests
  • Refrain from Idle complaints
  • Receiving Constructive Criticism
  • Respect the Environment
  • Be Gentle to Animals
  • Don't Shift Responsibility & Blame
• 12 Principles - Monthly Focus
  • January - Listen
  • February - Respect Other People's Time
  • March - Don't Shift Responsibility & Blame
  • April - Accept and Give Praise
  • May - Respect Others Opinions
  • June - Acknowledge Others
  • July - Speak Kindly
  • August - Apologize Sincerely
  • Sept - Refrain from Idle Complaints
  • Oct - Think the Best
  • Nov - Accept & give constructive Criticism
  • Dec - Don't Speak Ill
• Civility in the Workplace
  • Workplace Civility Study
  • Ten Tips for the workplace
  • Achieving Civility in Workplace
  • The Civility Experts USA

 

 

 

 

Please note: Sample Email Communications Below – Courtesy of Keyes Union School District

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Civility of Customer Service Rubri

Civility of Politicians Rubric

• Word Document
• PDF

Choose Civility Week - October 1 - 6, 2012

Civility Art contest 2012 Entries - click here to view.

Civility Art Contest 2010 Entries - click here to view.

 

Video Links - click title to view

 

• Man on the Street
• Today Show "Social Media, reality TV causing lack of civility?"
  Video is listed on the right side bar.
• Civility “Man on the Street” interview
• Choose Civility - Mocse Credit Union
• Turlock USD - Turlock Teaches Character
• Civility In The Eyes of Preschool Children