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Character Education Program

 

Character Education is the long term process of helping young people develop good character – knowing , caring about, and acting upon core ethical values such as honesty, compassion and responsibility.

 

Word of the Month

September

Honesty  ….demonstrating trustworthiness, fairness, and straight forwardness of conduct.

October

Responsibility … accountability for your choices , regardless of the pressure to do otherwise.

November

Compassion  … accepting the right of all to be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect.

December

Perseverance ….. acknowledging the importance of persistence while encountering negative influences, forms of opposition or discouragement.

 

January

Loyalty ….. establishing personal and career relationships and select causes based on positive ethical principles that can remain true.

 

February

Justice … fair equitable behavior which is consistent with the laws and principles that govern a democratic society.

  

March

Self –reliance … believing in one’s own personal strengths; demonstrating one’s knowledge of personal skills, abilities and impressions on others.

 

April

Self –Discipline … demonstrating positive patterns of behavior and the strength of mental and moral courage to accomplish tasks , manage time and relate effectively with others.

 

May

Integrity… understanding the importance of adhering to a code of conduct necessary for successful performance in the workplace and in our personal lives.

 

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