Character Education

Cooperation
To work together toward a common goal or purpose

Courage
To act according to one's beliefs despite fear of adverse consequences

Curiosity
A desire to investigate and seek understanding of one's world

Effort
To do your best

Flexibility
To be willing to alter plans when necessary

Friendship
To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring

Initiative
To do something, of one's own free will, because it needs to be done

Integrity
To act according to a sense of what's right and wrong

Organization
To plan, arrange and implement in an orderly way; to keep things orderly and ready to use

Patience
To wait calmly for someone or something

Perseverance
To keep at a task until you finish it

Pride
Satisfaction you get from doing your very best

Problem Solving

To create solutions to difficult situations and everyday problems

Resourcefulness

To respond to challenges and opportunities in innovative and creative ways

Responsibility

To respond when appropriate; to be accountable for one's actions

Sense of Humor

To laugh and be playful without hurting others

Lifelong Guidelines

Trustworthiness

To act in a manner that makes one worthy of trust and confidence

Truthfulness

To be honest about things and feelings with oneself and others

Active Listening

To listen with the intention of understanding what the speaker intends to communicate

No Put-Downs

To never use words, actions and/or body language that degrade, humiliate, or dishonor others

Personal Best

To do one's best given the circumstances and available resources

Lifegoals

Caring
To feel and show concern for others

Common Sense

To use good judgment

Contact Information

For more information about our character education program, please contact our school’s counselor who is listed to the right.

Ms. Crosby
Counselor

jcrosby@mcas.k12.in.us
873-2090 Extension 6341