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. | • 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 |