DouglasCountySchool System

Character Education Traits 2016-2017

Presented in Cooperation with Communities In Schools of Douglas County

Week of

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Character Trait

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Definition

August 8, 2016 / Character / The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
August 15, 2016 / School Pride / Proper delight or satisfaction in your school’s achievement and status
August 22, 2016 / Punctuality / Being on time, prompt; arriving at the right time
August 29, 2016 / Dependable / Trustworthy and reliable
September 5, 2016 / Honesty / Being truthful and fair
September 12, 2016 / Patience / Power to wait calmly without complaining
September 19, 2016 / Sportsmanship / Respect for and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or competition towards opponents
September 26, 2016 / Self-control / The willpower to control actions and emotions
October 3, 2016 /

Respect for Authority

/ Respecting the authority of others in official positions
October 10, 2016 / Resourceful / Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
October 17, 2016 / Self-respect / Pride and confidence in oneself; feeling that one is behaving with honor and dignity.
October 24, 2016 / Optimistic / To be hopeful and confident.
October 31, 2016 / Reliability /

Deserving of trust and confidence

November7, 2016 / Sacrifice / A loss or something you give up, usually for the sake of a better cause
November 14, 2016 / Patriotism / Respect and devotion to one’s country
November 21 - 25, 2016 / HOLIDAY
November 28, 2016 / Adaptable / Ability to adjust to new conditions or able to modify for a new use or purpose
December 5, 2016 / Resilience / An individual's ability to properly adapt to stress and adversity
December 12, 2016 / Kindness / Being friendly, considerate, and willing to help others
December 19-30, 2016 / HOLIDAY
January 2, 2017 / Generosity / Willing to share and not be selfish
January 9, 2017 / Fairness / Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination
January 16, 2017 / Citizenship / Demonstrating individual rights and privileges as citizens of the United States
January 23, 2017 / Tolerance / Respecting the individual differences, views, and beliefs of others
January 30, 2017 / Ambitious / Having or showing a strong desire or determination to succeed
February 6, 2017 / Compassion / Showing concern and sympathy for others
February 13, 2017 / Loyalty / True and faithful to love, promise, duty, or other obligations
February 20, 2017 / Diligence / Working hard in a careful, steady manner
February 27, 2017 / Equality / The right and opportunity to develop one’s potential
March 6, 2017 / Perseverance / Working hard without giving up
March 13, 2017 / Courage / Meeting a challenge without giving in to fear
March 20, 2017 / Accepting / To believe or come to recognize ( an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct
March 27, 2017 / Clever / Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas
April 3-7, 2017 / HOLIDAY
April 10, 2017 / Integrity / Adherence to a code of values
April 17, 2017 / Respect for the Environment / Understanding and appreciating our responsibility to the environment
April 24, 2017 / Appreciation / The expression of admiration, gratitude, or value
May 1,2017 / Self-reliance / Relying on one’s own abilities, efforts, or judgments
May8, 2017 / Accomplishment / Appreciation for attaining one’s goals, or something that has been achieved successfully
May 15, 2017 / Inventive / Having the ability to create, design new things or to think originally
May 22. 2017 / Review