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	Home Principal's Page Classroom Pages Special Area Pages Support Staff Pages ESL Department Faculty & Staff Email Programs & Clubs Cornelius PTO School Leadership Team CMS Parent University Our School's Report Card Character Ed Volunteering Renaissance Place (AR) Study Island Supply Lists Cafeteria Parent Assistant Afterschool Programs School Profiles Cornelius Elementary School 21126 Catawba Ave. Cornelius, NC 28031 PH: (980)343-3905 FX: (980)343-3907 E-mail the School Learning Community: North School Courier Number: 346 Principal: James Garvin, Principal Bell Schedule: Opening: 8:30 Closing: 2:45 Site owner's login				Character Education Academics + Character = Success At the end of each month, we hold a Character Education Assembly to recognize a child from each classroom who models exceptional character. Month Character Trait Definition Expanding the Understanding August Building Relationships and Setting the Stage for Positive Character Emphasize respect, responsibility and caring - the cornerstones of positive character September Respect Showing high regard for self, others and property. cooperation, respect for authority, courtesy, tolerance, listening to others, mutual support & the golden rule October Responsibility Being accountable for your own behavior. work ethic, collaboration, dependability, initiative, effort, self control, positive attitude, choices, reputation, commitment, positive attitude, and independence November Honesty Being truthful in word and action. integrity, trustworthiness, reliability December Caring Showing concern for the well being of others. kindness, giving, compassion, patience, empathy January Justice and Fairness Demonstrating impartial, unbiased and equitable treatment for all. keeping a good conscience, friendship, resolving conflicts, teamwork, unity, tolerance February Citizenship Being an informed, responsible and caring participant in your community. service, generosity, patriotism, role models, rules for living March Courage Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd. personal goals, facing challenges, moral courage, new beginnings, overcoming failure April Perseverance Staying the task and not giving up. Demonstrating commitment, pride and positive attitude in completing tasks. diligence achievement, completing a project, learning from mistakes May Hope Believing you will be successful. setting goals, belief in oneself, dreams   Last update: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:50:59 PM Disclaimer: We have made every reasonable attempt to ensure our webpages are educationally safe and do not contain any links to any questionable materials or anything that can be deemed in violation of the CMS Internet Acceptable Use Policy. In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.