Character Education

 

Character Education:

 

            • is taught through modeling, climate, and curriculum

            • comes from the home, community and schools

            • is learning how to make good decisions and choices

            • is learning about positive relationships

 

 

Character Trait of the Month

 

September - Responsiblity

October - Respect

November - Courage

December - Kindness

January - Self-Discipline

February - Integrity

March  - Perseverance

April - Good Judgment

May - Review of all Traits

 

           

Character Trait Definitions:

 

Responsibility - Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community.

 

Respect - Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property, and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.

 

Courage - Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don't. Having the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.

 

Kindness - Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship, and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated.

 

Self-Discipline - Demonstrating hard work and committment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires. Doing your best in all situations.

 

Integrity - Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably.

 

Perseverance - Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience adn having the fortitiude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures.

 

Good Judgment -  Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through the consequences of your actions. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense.