Character Education

Optimism – August
Seeing the world with a good attitude.

Expect good things to happen.
Continue to look for the solution to a problem, don't give up.
Look Forward to the future happily.

Responsibility - September
Doing the right thing at the right time in the right way.

Use self-control. 
Always do your best.
Be accountable for your choices.
Think before you act and talk…consider the consequences.

​Respect – October
Treating people with dignity and honor.

Accept other people’s differences. 
Do not judge other people. 
Only say nice things to other people. 
Listen and pay attention to what people have to say. 
Do not take or hurt things that belong to other people. 
Obey the people who are in charge of you.

Thankfulness– November/December
Being grateful for your life as it is.

Celebrate even the smallest things.
See the little things that happen each day as something special.
When things go wrong, keep a positive attitude.

Tolerance – January
Accepting differences in others.

Don't judge others.
Not expecting people to speak, act or think like you.
Understand that people are different but equal.
Forgive others and don't try to change them.

Fairness – January
Treating all people nicely.

Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Take turns.
Play by the rules.
Don’t blame others for your mistakes.
Don’t play favorites.

Kindness – February
Caring about things or people that you meet.

Doing things to make other people happy.
Do nice things without being asked.
Practice Random Acts of Kindness.

Truthfulness – March
Being honest in what you say and do.

Telling the truth no matter what happens.
Never exaggerate to try and make yourself look better.
Use kind words when you are giving an opinion or when someone asks you what you think.

Courtesy – April/May
Being polite and using your good manners.

Use "please" and "thank you"
Show respect
Use a polite tone of voice
​Wait your turn to speak