Character Ed
Health & Physical Education - Oak Grove Elementary - DeKalb County School District
Character Education Traits - Monthly
AUGUST - School Pride
is essential when building positive school climate. Students have SCHOOL PRIDE when they feel accepted by faculty and peers and are fully integrated into the fabric of the school.
SEPTEMBER - Self Control (Be Responsible)
is the ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, reactions
OCTOBER - Courage
is the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs
NOVEMBER - Citizenship (Be A Good Citizen)
is the state of being a citizen or member of a particular community and how the individual behaves as a member of society
DECEMBER - Compassion (Be Caring)
is a feeling of distress for the suffering or misfortune of another coupled with the desire to alleviate it
JANUARY - Respect for Others (Show Respect)
is demonstrated by accepting differences and assuming good will in all interactions
FEBRUARY - Fairness (Be Fair)
is exhibiting a disposition that is free of favoritism or bias
MARCH - Honesty (Be Trustworthy)
is acting with integrity by being truthful and sincere
APRIL - Self-Respect (Show Respect & Be Responsible)
is the sense of one's own dignity and integrity by demonstrating respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct
MAY - Perseverance
is the continued steady belief or efforts that withstand discouragement or difficulty