Each month we focus on learning, modeling, and implementing character traits in our classroom, school, and community.

August/September

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 school and community.

October

Respect

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

November/December

Kindness

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

January/February

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.

March

Integrity

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

April

Self-Discipline

• Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose.
• Regulating yourself for improvement and restraining from inappropriate behaviors.
• Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires.
• Doing your best in all situations.

May/June

Perseverance

• Being persistent in the pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.
• Exhibiting patience and having the determination and strength to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, and failures.