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Character Education Program

The Gardner Edgerton School District, in a collaborative effort with parents and the community, will teach and model fundamentals of good character.

WHAT ARE THE DISTRICT'S CHARACTER TRAITS?

The Gardner Edgerton School District teaches, models and recognizes the following character traits:

August Self-Control

Choose my behaviors.
Believe that I am responsible for my choices.
Recognize that I can control my thoughts and actions.
Resist the impulse to make a poor choice.

September Responsibility

Make things right when I have been wrong.
Do what I say I'm going to do.
Not make excuses.
Do all of my work to the best of my ability.

October Respect

Follow the Golden Rule.
Use good manners and language.
Do my best at home, school & work.
Take good care of all property.

November

 Citizenship

Be loyal to my school, community, state & country.
Obey the rules and laws where I live and work.
Protect and care for the environment.
Be a good neighbor.
Vote.

December Caring & Compassion

Forgive others.
Help those in need.
Show that I care in what I say and do.
Be considerate of other's feelings.

January Trustworthiness

Be honest.
Tell the truth.
Be reliable.
Do the right thing.

February Fairness

Treat everyone equally.
Share with other people.
Listen to others.
Correct my mistakes.
Give everyone the help they need.

March Cooperation

Work together with others.
Be open minded and fair.
Be a good team player.
Do my part in all group projects.

April Acceptance & Tolerance

Understand I live in a diverse world.
Treat people fairly whether I like them or not.
Speak out against hate and injustice.
Recognize the value of all human beings.

May Perseverance

Never give up.
Strive for excellence.
Set goals and work hard to achieve them.
Learn from my mistakes.

June Integrity

Behave in a positive way, even when no one is looking.
Do the right thing.
Be true to my word.
Stand up for what is right.

July Patriotism

Honor the laws of America.
Respect the American flag.
Stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem.
Support the United States Constitution.

NEW THIS FALL - CHARACTER CALENDAR

Gardner Edgerton C.A.R.E.S. is a new calendar designed by Gardner Hart and produced by Trade Net Publishing Company of Gardner, Kansas. CARES stands for Community Action Reinforces Each Student. The Character Calendar includes a trait for each month.  If you would like to have a copy of the Gardner Edgerton C.A.R.E.S. Character Calendar for your home or business, please contact Melissa Keller, Chairperson of the Gardner Edgerton USD 231  Character Committee at 913.856.3130.

CHARACTER PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Students and staff will...

  • Know the meaning of each trait
  • Observe examples of each trait
  • Display character traits in all aspects of daily life
  • Have an opportunity to participate in service learning activities that benefit the community
  • Identify character-related themes throughout the curriculum
  • Understand the benefits of positive character and the consequences of the lack of character
  • Involve parents and community in promoting character education

PARENT LINKS  Resources to help you develop and reinforce good character at home.

Character Counts - what is character education?

Ways parents can teach character

Books to Help Teach and Develop Character

TEACHER LINKS  Classroom resources

The Six Pillars of Character

Educational Resources for teaching Character Education

I Love that Teaching Idea - Character Education

goodcharacter.com

Character Education Classroom Models at Teachnology

If you’d like to know more about our Character Education program, please contact Melissa Keller - kellerm@usd231.com