CORE VALUE | DEFINED | EXAMPLE |
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SEPTEMBER
RESPECT |
Showing regards for someone or something. Being polite and courteous. Treating others the way you like to be treated. | ā¢ Being considerate of others feelings ā¢ Taking care of school property ā¢ Raise your hand to speak in class ā¢ Treat others the way you like to be treated |
OCTOBER
RESPONSIBILITY |
Thinking before you act. Have courage to act and think on your own. Take ownership of your behavior. | ā¢ Do your homework ā¢ Finish your class work ā¢ Bring your school supplies to school ā¢ Put lunch tray in the trash |
NOVEMBER CITIZENSHIP |
Obeying rules, laws and respecting others. Contributing positively to your school and community | ā¢ Obeying classroom and school rules ā¢ Helping to take care of the environment ā¢ Follow cafeteria rules ā¢ Get involved in donation campaigns |
DECEMBER FAIRNESS |
Treating people equally. Keeping an open mind to ideas different from yours. | ā¢ Taking turns in a game or activity ā¢ Treating people the same ā¢ Playing by the rules ā¢ Wait your turn in line |
JANUARY PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE |
Doing your best with the talents you have, striving towards a goal and not giving up. | ā¢ Putting forth your best effort when taking a test ā¢ Getting good grades |
FEBRUARY KINDNESS |
Being helpful ,agreeable, compassionate and gentle towards people and other living things | ā¢ Helping to cheer someone up when they are sad ā¢ Sharing with someone |
MARCH COOPERATION |
Working together with others toward an intended goal. | ā¢ Working together to learn ā¢ Being part of a team |
APRIL HONESTY |
Telling the truth, and not cheating or stealing. | ā¢ Keeping your promises ā¢ Doing oneās work when taking a test or working on an assignment |
MAY INTEGRITY |
Standing up for your beliefs about what is right and what is wrong. Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. | ā¢ Dealing with people truthfully ā¢ Express yourself in a group |