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"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built."
~Eleanor Roosevelt
Each month, the JFK Middle School’s Character Education Committee creates activities to promote one of the 8 character traits listed below. Activities can include morning announcements, homeroom and lunch activities, assemblies and fundraisers to remind students and staff of the importance of possessing good character.
Character Traits
Character Traits
Oct.-Pride
Nov.- Responsibility
Dec.- Respect
Jan. - Courage
Feb. -Tolerance
Mar.- Compassion
Apr.- Integrity
May- Perseverance
The staff at JFK are dedicated to our mission of "developing the fullest potential of our students and to facilitating the transformation from child to young adult, and from dependent to independent learner in an environment that builds respect for others and self." A key component of upholding this mission are the various activities and programs that we facilitate throughout the year in order to promote character education and to ensure that all students who attend JFK feel welcome.
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