Character Education

Beavercreek City Schools and Character Education:

Beavercreek Schools strive to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes not only outstanding academic opportunities but also instruction in a core set of ethical values.

"Building Kids of Character"

Moral and Performance Character

Second Step Monthly Meetings

Responsibility for Actions

Building Intrinsic Motivation

Social Studies

District-wide Character Education Pillars

At the core of the program are "pillars of character" that include caring, citizenship, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. These values are reinforced through curriculum initiatives, activities, and service learning opportunities that allow students to put what they've learned into practice.

Each month a different character trait is highlighted throughout the district. Your child will be asked to wear their grade level character education t-shirt (or they can just wear their grade level color) on the trait’s kick-off which is the 1st Wednesday of every month. For the 2025-2026 school year, kindergarten is the color YELLOW.

Respect

Treat others with respect ~ follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Citizenship

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed ~ vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

Caring

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Responsibility

Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere ~ keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act ~ consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

Trustworthiness

Be honest • Don't deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable ~ do what you say you'll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal ~ stand by your family, friends, and country

Fairness

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded ~ listen to others • Don't take advantage of others • Don't blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

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