Northwest Missouri Regional

Culture of Character

"Character Education is not another thing to add to the plate... it is the plate!"

 NW Missouri Culture of Character TRAITS

  August         Responsibility – taking ownership of what you say and do

  September    Respect – treating others with courtesy and honor

  October        Self-control – having control over one’s actions, words, & emotions

  November    Citizenship – being loyal to your school, community, & country

  December     Compassion – caring for others with kindness

  January         Tolerance – acceptance of differences and the uniqueness of others and celebrating the

                                         common ground we share

  February       Honesty – being truthful in what you say and do

  March           Cooperation – working together toward a common goal

  April             Perseverance – demonstrating determination and commitment to complete a task

  May              Patience – ability to remain calm and to wait for what you want

  June              Confidence – freedom from doubt and believing in yourself

  July               Integrity – always doing the right thing even when no one else is watching