About Character Education

The idea behind this program is that character education is as important as academic education.  It takes a strong partnership of parents, teachers, administrators, and children working together to develop children who show:  Responsibility, Respect, Gratitude, Generosity, Human Dignity, Compassion, Perseverance, Cooperation and Forgiveness.
 
Every month we celebrate a character trait. 

September  

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Responsibility.

• We do what we are supposed to do, on time, and without being reminded.

• We follow the rules, even when no one is looking.

• We take care of our things, things we borrow, and things at our school.

• We think before acting.

• We do our best and use our time wisely.

• We are honest, keep our promises.

• We acknowledge our mistakes and do not blame others.

   

October  

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Respect.

• We treat others the way we want to be treated.

• We use good manners, we listen and take turns.

• We accept differences and do not pick on others.

• We resolve problems peacefully, without insults or hurting others.

• We care for our environment and do not litter.

• We take care of our things and those of others.

• We stand up for ourselves.

• We follow the rules and are safe.

November  

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Gratitude.

• We are thankful for people and things.

• We show and express appreciation.

• We say “thank you.”

• We pay attention to positive things in our lives.

• We see the good side of things, even when it is a challenge.

• We are grateful for our own talents and skills.

December

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Generosity.

• We give freely without expecting anything in return.

• We share our things, our time, our talents.

• We show kindness and concern for others.

• We help people in need at home, at school, and in our community.

• We go beyond our responsibility in an effort to make the world a better place.

January 

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Human Dignity.

• We stick by our family and friends.

• We treat others the way we want to be treated.

• We stand up for people and ideas we believe in.

• We are loyal to our teams, community, and country.

• We make good choices and don’t talk about others behind their back.

• We make careful decisions when we have conflicting loyalties.

February 

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Compassion.

• We care about people in our school, family, community, and world.

• We are sensitive to others and are nice to them.

• We are kind and we listen.

• We recognize others in need and try to help them.

• We understand and appreciate differences in others.

March 

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Perseverance.

• We keep trying and don’t give up, even when faced with difficulty.

• We set goals and make plans to succeed.

• We have a good attitude.

• We show patience and determination.

• We stand up for what is right.

April

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Cooperation.

• We work together.

• We take turns, share, and listen.

• We participate and do our best.

• We include others and encourage them.

• We compromise.

• We are good leaders and good followers.

May 

• At Skyway Elementary we practice Forgiveness.

• We acknowledge our mistakes, apologize, and try to make things right again.

• We understand that everyone makes mistakes and we accept the apologies of others.

• We do not bring up past mistakes or gossip about what others did wrong.

• We move on and are friends again.