Good character must start at home,
must be taught, must be modeled,
must be a united community
effort and will lead to success.
August
Enthusiasm
- Being eager and excited to face new challenges.
I will:
xxxx-Display
a positive attitude.
xxxx-Always
give my best effort.
xxxx-Participate
in community and school events.
xxxx-Find
the silver lining in a dark cloud.
September
Responsibility
- Knowing and doing what is expected of me.
I will:
xxxx
-Do all my work to the best of my ability.
xxxx
- Make things right when I do wrong.
xxxx
- Keep my promises.
xxxx
- Know my duty and do my duty.
October
Self Discipline
- Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right.
I will:
xxxx-Set
my own limits.
xxxx-Not
act impulsively.
xxxx-Walk
away from things that aren't right.
xxxx-Not
equate desires with rights.
November
Patriotism/Citizenship
- Demonstrating a commitment to community and country through
law-abiding behavior and community
service.
I will:
xxxxx-Honor
the American flag.
xxxxx-Study
our country's history.
xxxxx-Help
make my community a better place to live.
xxxxx-Look
for opportunities to serve others.
December
January
Tolerance
- Accepting my own unchangeable traits and the unchangeable traits of others.
I will:
xxxx-Not
expect more of others than I expect of myself.
xxxx-Respect
others' opinions.
xxxx-Not
confuse what is right with what is popular.
xxxx-Not
stand in judgment of others.
February
Leadership
- Demonstrating good character by doing what is right.
I will:
xxxx-Do
what is right and encourage others to do the same.
xxxx-Learn
to stand-alone.
xxxx-Be
part of the solution rather than the problem.
xxxx-Look
for ways to help others.
March
Respect/Self Respect
- Showing high regard for authority, country, others, property, and self.
I will:
xxxx-Treat
others persons as I would want them to treat me.
xxxx-Be
proud of who I am and hold others in high regard.
xxxx-Abstain
from anything that might damage or pollute my mind or body.
April
Integrity
- Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in
all things.
I will:
xxxx-Tell
the truth and encourage others to be truthful.
xxxx-Admit
when I'm wrong and accept the consequences for my actions.
xxxx-Keep
my promises and fulfill my commitments.
xxxx-Do
the right thing even when no one else is looking.
May
Caring/Forgiveness
- Showing understanding of others by treating them with kindness,
compassion
generosity, and a forgiving
spirit.
I will:
xxxx-Help
those in need.
xxxx-Be
sensitive towards the feelings of others.
xxxx-Be
happy for another who succeeds.
xxxx-Be
a forgiving person.
June
Volunteerism
- Freely offering service to others.
I will:
xxxx-Make
myself available to others.
xxxx-Be
happy to serve without tangible rewards.
xxxx-Work
to make my community a better place.
July
Courage
- Having the mental and moral strength to overcome temptations and pressures.
I will
xxxx-Turn
down any invitation to do wrong.
xxxx-Report
myself when I've done wrong.
xxxx-Keep
my moral standards even though they may not be popular.
xxxx-Stand
up for what is right.