Embrace diversity

1. NOVEMBER
CHARACTER ED
2015

2. DRSL’s
 What: Celebrating Diversity
 Why: Responsible Citizen, Effective
Communication, Life Long Learner

3. Celebrating Differences…
 It’s important to understand human rights!
Justice, equality, respect for group differences,
and individual integrity is all part of that.

4. Have you ever noticed…
 That sign right inside of our school that states:
We do not discriminate or deny services on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and/or
disability.
This also includes ethnicity and
sexual orientation.

5. What that means…
 All students have the right to come to school
and feel safe in this environment.
 Please respect and be sensitive to the
differences of others.
 If someone looks, acts, believes, and IS
different than you…. Respect it!

6. Celebrating Differences…
 Look at diversity as an opportunity: The wealth
of knowledge, experiences, and resources
available through diversity allows you to grow
in a way that promotes acceptance,
appreciation, and understanding of
differences.

7. In What Ways are We Diverse?
 Race and Ethnicity
 Culture
 Sexual Orientation
 Traditions
 Language
 Physical Abilities
 Opinions & Beliefs
 Religion
 Age
 Appearance

8. Think About What Makes You
Different

9. Discrimination
 Be aware of discrimination: The unjust or
prejudicial treatment of an individual or group
of people based on race, age, gender, religion,
sexual orientation, etc.
 Discrimination hurts and leaves scars that can
last a lifetime, affecting goals, ambitions, life
choices, and feelings of self-worth. Be
sensitive about what you say and how you say
it!

10. Celebrate!
 Celebrate and value diversity! Be proud of
yourself and your family traditions. Be
sensitive and respectful to everyone!
 Being different is good. Being yourself is great!

11. Look how one school celebrates
DIVERSITY WEEK!