Plan it-- If you plan to learn, I must learn to plan.

"Faling to prepare, is preparing to fail." Jogn Wayne

Suggested Readings--

  • Skills for Life
  • 7 Habits
  • Dr. Suess
  • Oh the places
  • Chicken Soup
  • The Farthest Shore
  • To Kill a Mockingbird
  • Sounder
  • Making college count
  • Death is hard to Live With
  • The Book of Virtues

Character Is those positive qualities that speak of who we are and the kind of person we want to be. When our wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When our health is lost, something is lost. When our character is lost, all is lost. Good character doesn't grow on trees. You need to work at it, make it a conscious choice of your will. There's always room for improvement, right?

Responsible: Obliged or expected to account for.

Taking responsibility for yourself means.

  • Being ready for school on time
  • Helping with chores without being told to
  • Doing homework on time and keeping school work in order
  • Taking care of your own laundry

Taking Responsibility for your future means:

  • Applying yourself at school.
  • Setting SMART goals for yourself
  • Putting money in a savings acount each month

Self-Control: Controlling one's actions and responses.

You Can Show Personal Self - Control By:

  • Counting to ten before you react
  • Eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep.
  • Setting aside time for homework and family responsibilities.
  • Being aware of your emotions.

You Can Show Self - Control With Your Friends By:

  • Resisting peer pressure by saying no to stuations that can get you into trouble.
  • Thinking about your actions.
  • Choosing to participate in activities that make you happy.

Punctual: On time, Prompt.

You Can Show Punctuality By:

  •  Being on time for school and each class.
  • arriving on time for after-school acticities.
  • Getting assignments done ahead of time so that you're prepared if unexpected things happen.

Initiative: Readiness to take the first steps in beginning a project or action\

  • Solving a problem insead of complaining about it.
  • Trying a new sprt or craft that looks fun.
  • Taking on an additional responsibility at home without being asked.

Creative: Original thinking to produce something new.

  • Learning to cook new foods.
  • Suggesting different ideas to solve a problem.
  • Looking at normal situations and things in a different way.
    Self-Respect: Taking pride in and caring for oneself.
  • Making healthy food choices, excercising, and getting enough sleep.
  • participating in activities that make you feel good about yourself.
  • Not listening to people who put you down.

Optimistic: Looking at the bright side of situations.

  • Making a conscious choice to have a good attitude.
  • choosing to look for the positive in a difficult situation.
  • Getting involved with activities that make you feel good about your self.
  • Helping your freinds and family find the good in a difficult situation.

Perseverance: Sticking to a purpose or aim.

  • Not giving up when things go wrong.
  • Giving 100% to a sport or activity that challenges you.
  • Being involved in a club or team at school and not quiting.

Dependable: Can be counted on to fulfill one's obligations and promises.

  • Completing chores on time and without reminders.
  • Preparing for class.
  • Being on time for meals and activities.
  • Assisting others without being helped.

Economical: Showing wise use of money, resources, and time.

  • Spending your money wisley.
  • Taking care of your clothes and possessions.
  • Using your time wisely.

Gracious: Showing kindness or courtesy.

  • Being kind and courteous to people you meet.
  • Having a pleasant attitude and expression.
  • Paying attention to your manners.

Ambitious: Having a strong determination to accomplish a goal.

  • Keeping track of your progress toward goals.
  • Thinking about what kind of education you want to have.
  • Learning more about a subject that you find interesting.

Courageous: The ability to face problems directly.

  • Dealing with problems rather then avoiding them.
  • Working hard to improve your grades.
  • Trying something new.

Resourceful: Able to think of creative ways to do things.

  • Asking for help when you need it.
  • Taking time to think about a problem instead of rushing to fix it.
  • Come up with another plan in case the first one doesn't work.

Joyful: Showing happiness and optimism.

  • Smiling at people you meet.
  • Looking on the bright side of things.
  • Being pleasent to your brothers, sisters, and parents.

Respect: To have high regard for, to hold in esteem, to treat with courtesy and consideration.

  • Getting enough rest and excercise.
  • Making healthy food choices.
  • Putting effort into your school work.

Patient: Enduring calmly without complaining or losing self-control.

  • Not complaining when you have to wait for something.
  • Keeping a good attitude when you can't go as fast as you want.
  • Taking time to listen to your friends.
  • Letting others finish speaking before your reply.

Tolerance: Willing to accept people and opinions that are different.

  • Accepting the opions of others even if you disagree.
  • Standing up for kids who are being picked on
  • Accepting (and even appreciating) differences between yourself and other family members.

Honest: Truthful; not lying, cheating or stealing

  • Telling the truth when someone asks you a question.
  • Doing your homework.
  • Choosing not to take something that isn't yours.

Thankful: Feeling and expressing graditude.

  • Saying thank you for dinner, and helping clean up the dishes.
  • Sending thank you notes for gifts.
  • Doing a chore without being asked.
  • Thanking a teacher or aid who has done something special.

Polite: Demonstrating good manners.

  • Say please, thank you and good morning.
  • Remembering to say excuse me if you must intrupt.
  • Identifying yourself when you call someone's house.

Considerate: Thoughtful of other people's wants and feelings.

  • Looking for wys to help out.
  • Helping siblings with thier home-work and or houseowork.
  • Asking before you borrow something that is not yours.

Generous: Willing to share with others.

  • Spending time with an elderly neighbor or relative.
  • Playing games with a younger sibling or relative.
  • Using your money or time to help someone else.

Cheerful: Full of cheer, joyful, glad.

  • Having a good attitude about situations you don't particulary like.
  • Looking for ways to cheer up someone who is down.
  • Finding reasons to be happy everyday.

Loyal: Faithful to one's family, friends, or other commitments.

  • Not speaking badly about your friends and family members.
  • Showing up consestently for activities you are involved with.
  • Keeping your goals in mind when making decisiona.

Empathetic: Complete understanding of another's feelings/

  • Helping out when your parents are stressed out.
  • Being kind to your brother ir suster when thy've had a bad day.
  • Sharing the bathroom, TV, and phone willingly.
  • Helping others with chores that hard for them to do.

Citizenship: Carring out the duties and responsibilities to one's country.

  • Behaving properly during the National Anthem.
  • Being respectful of people who serve in the military.
  • Volunteering to help clean up a local park or waterway.
  • Being aware of political issues in your community.

Trustworthy: Belief in the truthfulness and integrity of a person.

  • Doing what you say you will do.
  • Being honest.
  • Being dependable and loyalty.
  • Taking stand for what you know is right.

Good Sport: Treating opponents with fairness and courtesy.

  • Playing fair and not cheating.
  • Obeying team rules.
  • Not making fun of other teams.
  • Having a good attitude whether you win or loose.

Cooperative: Able to work with others to accomplish a task.

  • Being willing to work with others on projects.
  • Participating on a sports team or serving group.
  • Assisting teachers and others at school when they need help.

 

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