Character
Character Education in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a partnership with parents and the community to foster honest, responsible and caring students. It is an intentional and proactive effort to help students understand, care about, and act upon basic values that we all share. CMS focuses on a different trait each month, however all character traits are highlighted and modeled throughout the year. They include:
Respect
Showing high regard for self, others and propert
Responsibility
Being accountable for your own behavior
Honesty
Being truthful in word and action
Caring
Showing concern for the well being of others
Justice and Fairness
Demonstrating impartial, unbiased and equitable treatment for all
Citizenship
Being an informed, responsible and caring participant in your community
Courage
Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty. Following your conscience instead of the crowd
Perseverance
Staying with a task and not giving up
Hope
Believing you will be successful
Last update: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1:31:55 PM
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