| CORE VALUE | DEFINED | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| SEPTEMBER RESPECT | Showing regards for someone or something. Being polite and courteous. Treating others the way you like to be treated. | • Being considerate of others feelings • Taking care of school property • Raise your hand to speak in class • 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. | • Do your homework • Finish your class work • Bring your school supplies to school • Put lunch tray in the trash |
| NOVEMBER CITIZENSHIP | Obeying rules, laws and respecting others. Contributing positively to your school and community | • Obeying classroom and school rules • Helping to take care of the environment • Follow cafeteria rules • Get involved in donation campaigns |
| DECEMBER FAIRNESS | Treating people equally. Keeping an open mind to ideas different from yours. | • Taking turns in a game or activity • Treating people the same • Playing by the rules • 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. | • Putting forth your best effort when taking a test • Getting good grades |
| FEBRUARY KINDNESS | Being helpful ,agreeable, compassionate and gentle towards people and other living things | • Helping to cheer someone up when they are sad • Sharing with someone |
| MARCH COOPERATION | Working together with others toward an intended goal. | • Working together to learn • Being part of a team |
| APRIL HONESTY | Telling the truth, and not cheating or stealing. | • Keeping your promises • Doing one’s 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. | • Dealing with people truthfully • Express yourself in a group |
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