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^Social Justice
"The school instills in us an everlasting awareness actions, being a friend to all and learning to
that the world is in need of improvement, and communicate with others."
we are also, in our consciousness, aware of other
people's difference in the world within their The Junior High students refer to Carrollton
society." (High School student) members as "a diverse community of people"
where members are not judged by appearances
As alumnae we recognize that our Carrollton but are "valued for their heart. Carrollton has
education shaped our sense of social justice. given us a good foundation for service, which
"One's actions depend on how one was brought should keep us interested in doing it."
up and what one was taught." "We were taught
not only to care, but to act." High School students expressed the "need to
understand the root of the problem ... to gain an
At the Primary school, we agree that this is a understanding on how you can change or help
most important time for Coal III. The faculty, it." They do much more service than is required
staff and students understand that we have much of them, and students expressed that eventually
to be thankful for, and with that comes much "you have to figure out what you like and what
responsibility. you are passionate about" in order to maintain a
lifelong commitment to service.
When asked about the qualities of an active,
informed and responsible person, Intermediate SHCOG Self Study 2009
students spoke about "taking action for people
in need, listening to each other, being kind,
determined, modest and responsible for one's
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