Character Education

Character Education/Core Values 2012-2013:

Each month, students are exposed to a different value that is used as a springboard for discussion during Friday assemblies and in classroom settings.  Teachers use the values of the month as a basis of spiritual and social awareness, while Religious Studies instructors use stories of the Prophets to exemplify those values.  The spotlight is shown on the following ten values:

(Grade/Date is parenthesis is the grade/date that will present at the morning assembly.  Morning assemblies are held on the noted Fridays from 8:15-9:15 a.m.  Parents are welcome to attend!)

  • Responsibility – September- (Adm.-August 31st)
  • Honesty – October- (1st Grade-Sept. 28th)
  • Thankfulness – November- (2nd Grade-Nov. 2nd)
  • Self-Restraint and Control –December (3rd Grade-Nov. 30th)
  • Fairness and Justice – January (4th Grade-December 21st)
  • Commitment – February (5th Grade-February 1st)
  • Generosity – March (6th Grade-March 1st)
  • Kindness and Caring – April (7th/8th Grade-March 29th)
  • Respect –May (9th-11th Grade-May 3rd)