SEPTEMBER

RESPONSIBILITY: Knowing what is expected of you and doing it. When people are responsible, they work hard to do everything they are supposed to. Responsible people are trustworthy and reliable. Knowing others can depend on them makes them feel confident and positive about themselves.

OCTOBER

RESPECT/COURTESY: To feel or show honor for the feelings and rights of yourself, others and the world around you. Polite, well-mannered behavior toward others.

NOVEMBER

SELF-ESTEEM/PRIDE: Proper delight or satisfaction in your accomplishments, achievements in status. To demonstrate a positive opinion of yourself.

DECEMBER

CARING/COMPASSION: Being kind, friendly, considerate, and willing to listen, give, and share. Showing concern or sympathy for others.

JANUARY

DILIGENCE/PERSEVERANCE: Working hard without giving up in a careful, consistent manner.

FEBRUARY

TOLERANCE/PATIENCE: Respecting the individual differences, views and beliefs of other people. The power to wait calmly without complaining.

MARCH

HONESTY/FAIRNESS: Being truthful and just.

APRIL

COOPERATION/GOODSPORTSMANSHIP: Working together for a common purpose, the ability to take winning or losing without gloating or complaining.

MAY

LOYALTY/CITIZENSHIP: Faithful to a person, a team, your country or an idea. Demonstrate your rights and privileges as a citizen of the United States as well as the school and community.

JUNE

COURAGE: The willingness to face obstacles and challenges with determination.