The middle school character education program focuses on 10 traits of character building, which are:

• Perseverance
  
• Respect
  
• Courage
  
• Trustworthiness
  
• Citizenship
  
• Fairness
  
• Responsibility
  
• Caring
  
• Honesty
  
• Loyalty

Each month the entire school will concentrate on one of these traits. We are asking teaches and staff to reinforce and recognize the use of these positive behaviors. 

Kids with Character
Each staff member will be provided with monthly recognition slips to be awarded to students who demonstrate that month's trait. These will be displayed in the cafeteria on the "Kids with Character" wall. At the end of the month these slips will be placed in a drawing for prizes. These slips will replace the previously used reward slips.

Student of Distinction
Each month all teachers will nominate one student who they feel demonstrates qualities representing the character trait of the month. The parents of the student will receive a letter indicating their child's accomplishment and the student's name will be announced at the "Student of Distinction" Assembly. All nominations will be displayed in the middle school as part of our wall of fame.

Monthly Character Education Traits
September - Respect  
October - Responsibility
November - Citizenship
December - Caring
January - Fairness
February - Honesty
March - Perseverance
April - Loyalty
May - Trustworthiness
June - Courage

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Traits of Good Character

Perseverance - Perseverance is the willingness to make a continuing, patient effort at getting something accomplished. Related traits are persistence and working hard.

Respect - Respect is the regard for the worth of someone or something. Respect includes respect for oneself, for the rights and dignity of others, for laws and authority and for the environment. Related traits are appreciation, understanding and esteem.

Courage - Courage is the state of being fearless, unafraid and brave. A person with courage is willing to face and deal with anger, trouble or pain. Related traits are bravery and fortitude.

Trustworthiness - Trustworthiness is being deserving of trust. A trustworthy person is honest and can be depended on. Related traits are promise-keeping and reliability. 

Citizenship - Citizenship is the conduct or behavior of a person in relation to the group in which he/she lives. A good citizen is respectful of the rights, duties and privileges of all citizens. Related traits are cooperativeness, fairness and neighborliness.

Fairness - Fairness is the ability to make decisions and judgments that are honest and impartial. A person who is fair is not influenced by self-interest, prejudice or favoritism. Related traits are good sportsmanship and open-mindedness.

Responsibility - Responsibility is being accountable for actions and circumstances that are within a person's control. A responsible person takes care of himself/herself and others and fulfills his/her obligations.

Caring - Caring is an expression of love or regard. A person who is caring shows concern for other people. Related traits are compassion, understanding, empathy, consideration and sympathy.

Honesty - Honesty is being truthful and upright. An honest person does not lie, cheat or steal. Related traits are truthfulness and integrity.

Loyalty - Loyalty is the quality of being faithful to one's country, family, friends, duties or beliefs. A loyal person follows through on hi/her promises and commitments. Related traits are friendship and fidelity.

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