Character Traits

Character Traits Character Traits

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MONTH TRAIT DEFINITION

August Respect,
Responsibility
and Caring These are the cornerstones of character!

September Respect Showing high regard for self, others and property. Respect includes cooperation, listening to understand others and mutual support

October Responsibility Being accountable for your own behavior. Responsibility includes self-discipline and work ethic (demonstrating commitment, pride and positive attitude in completing tasks).

November Honesty Being truthful in word and action. Honesty includes trustworthiness (being honest and reliable in carrying out commitments, obligations and duties).

December Caring Showing concern for the well being of others.

January Justice
and Fairness Demonstrating impartial, unbiased and equitable treatment for all.

February Citizenship Being an informed, responsible and caring participant in your community.

March Courage Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.

April Perseverance Staying the task and not giving up. Demonstrating commitment, pride and positive attitude in completing tasks.

May Hope Believing you will be successful.

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Amanda Walley 2004

MONTH	TRAIT	DEFINITION
August	Respect, Responsibility and Caring	These are the cornerstones of character!
September	Respect	Showing high regard for self, others and property. Respect includes cooperation, listening to understand others and mutual support
October	Responsibility	Being accountable for your own behavior. Responsibility includes self-discipline and work ethic (demonstrating commitment, pride and positive attitude in completing tasks).
November	Honesty	Being truthful in word and action. Honesty includes trustworthiness (being honest and reliable in carrying out commitments, obligations and duties).
December	Caring	Showing concern for the well being of others.
January	Justice and Fairness	Demonstrating impartial, unbiased and equitable treatment for all.
February	Citizenship	Being an informed, responsible and caring participant in your community.
March	Courage	Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.
April	Perseverance	Staying the task and not giving up. Demonstrating commitment, pride and positive attitude in completing tasks.
May	Hope	Believing you will be successful.