Character Education @ OLDS!!
Character Education is a national movement to create schools that foster ethical, responsible,and caring young people by modeling and teaching good character through an emphasis on universal values that we all share.
It is the intentional and proactive effort by schools, districts and states to instill in their students important core, ethical values such as respect for self and others, responsibility, integrity and self-discipline. It is not a “quick fix” or cure-all. It provides long-term solutions that address moral, ethical and academic issues that are of growing concern about our society and the safety of our schools. Character Education may address such critical concerns as student absenteeism, discipline problems, drug abuse, gang violence, and poor academic performance. At its best, character education integrates positive values into every aspect of the school day.
Character Trait Spirit Days 2018-2019 School Year!!
SEPTEMBER: Responsibility: Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community. **Wear Purple on September 7th for RESPONSIBILITY!!!
OCTOBER: Bullying Prevention: ****Wear Orange on October 5th for Bullying prevention!! SPIRIT DAYS the week of the 15th-19th!! Click on the button at the top of this page for more information!!
NOVEMBER: Perseverance: Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes or failures. **Wear Brown on November 2nd for PERSEVERANCE.
DECEMBER: Integrity: Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably. ***Wear RED on December 7th for INTEGRITY!
JANUARY: Respect: Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings. **Wear BLUE on January11th for RESPECT!!
FEBRUARY: Self-discipline: Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses and desires. Doing your best in all situations. **Wear WHITE on February 8th for SELF-DISCIPLINE!
MARCH: Good Judgment: Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through the consequences of your actions. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense. **Wear GREEN on March 8th for GOOD JUDGMENT!!
APRIL: Courage: Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don't; the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile. **Wear BLACK on April 12th for COURAGE!
MAY: Kindness: Being considerate, courteous, helpful and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated. **Wear OLDS COLORS (Purple, Red, White) on May 3rd for KINDNESS!!
Character Education is a national movement to create schools that foster ethical, responsible,and caring young people by modeling and teaching good character through an emphasis on universal values that we all share.
It is the intentional and proactive effort by schools, districts and states to instill in their students important core, ethical values such as respect for self and others, responsibility, integrity and self-discipline. It is not a “quick fix” or cure-all. It provides long-term solutions that address moral, ethical and academic issues that are of growing concern about our society and the safety of our schools. Character Education may address such critical concerns as student absenteeism, discipline problems, drug abuse, gang violence, and poor academic performance. At its best, character education integrates positive values into every aspect of the school day.
Character Trait Spirit Days 2018-2019 School Year!!
SEPTEMBER: Responsibility: Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community. **Wear Purple on September 7th for RESPONSIBILITY!!!
OCTOBER: Bullying Prevention: ****Wear Orange on October 5th for Bullying prevention!! SPIRIT DAYS the week of the 15th-19th!! Click on the button at the top of this page for more information!!
NOVEMBER: Perseverance: Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes or failures. **Wear Brown on November 2nd for PERSEVERANCE.
DECEMBER: Integrity: Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably. ***Wear RED on December 7th for INTEGRITY!
JANUARY: Respect: Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings. **Wear BLUE on January11th for RESPECT!!
FEBRUARY: Self-discipline: Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses and desires. Doing your best in all situations. **Wear WHITE on February 8th for SELF-DISCIPLINE!
MARCH: Good Judgment: Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through the consequences of your actions. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense. **Wear GREEN on March 8th for GOOD JUDGMENT!!
APRIL: Courage: Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don't; the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile. **Wear BLACK on April 12th for COURAGE!
MAY: Kindness: Being considerate, courteous, helpful and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated. **Wear OLDS COLORS (Purple, Red, White) on May 3rd for KINDNESS!!