The Eight Keys of Excellence were designed by Learning Forum International, a non-profit educational corporation based in Oceanside, California.
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Primary
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Middle
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Secondary
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Integrity
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Do the right thing even when adults aren’t looking.
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Do the right thing and make good choices even when the people around you are making poor choices. Resist peer pressure.
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Conduct yourself in the state of authenticity, sincerity and wholeness that results when your values and behavior are aligned.
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Failure Leads to Success
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You’re not always going to get things right the first time and that is OK.
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Obstacles are an opportunity for growth. Learn from your mistakes.
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Embrace the concept that failures provide you with the information you need to learn and grow so that you can succeed.
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Speak with Good Purpose
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Words are powerful. If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it. We use our words in a way that helps rather than hurts people.
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Everything speaks. Filter your comments. Just because you think it, doesn’t mean you should say it.
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Speak in a positive sense with good intent, being responsible for honest and direct communication.
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This is it
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Use your time wisely.
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Focus on the present and don’t dwell in the past or future.
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Focus your attention on the present moment, knowing that how much attention you pay to now determines the quality of your tomorrow.
Carpe Diem
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Commitment
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Put forth good effort. Don’t give up.
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Set goals and follow-through with your plan. Show perseverance.
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Follow your vision without wavering. Keep your promises to yourself and to others.
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Ownership
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Always tell the truth.
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Your choices determine your consequences. Take responsibility for the choices you make.
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Be accountable and responsible for what you feel, say and do. Be someone who can be counted on, someone who responds.
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Flexibility
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You don’t always get what you want. Go with the flow.
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Things don’t always go the way we plan. Be open to change.
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Recognize what’s not working and be willing to change what you’re doing to achieve your desired outcome.
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Balance
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Have a growing brain, strong body and a happy heart.
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Keep a healthy mind, body and spirit
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Make positive choices in all areas of your life that lead to a sense of well-being and fulfillment.
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