Transcript Character Trait Powerpoint

Nash Central Middle School
Positive Character Traits
Character Counts!
Responsibility
• Completing tasks,
chores, homework on
time.
• Following through on
projects and
commitments.
• Being Accountable
• Planning and Setting
Goals
• Choosing Positive
Attitudes
• Setting a Good Example
• Being able to accept
positive and negative
feedback.
• Being prepared for class
with appropriate
materials.
• Using a planner or
notebook daily.
Fairness
• Be Consistent
• Listen; Be Open
• Be Careful Making
Judgments About
Others
• Treat People Equally and
Equitably
• Follow Fair Procedures
Caring
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Be Caring
Be Compassionate
Be Kind
Be Loving
Be Considerate
Be Charitable
Be Unselfish
Respect
• Value All Persons
• Live by the Golden Rule
• Respect Others’ Dignity,
Privacy and Freedom
• Be Courteous and Polite
• Be Tolerant and Accepting of
Differences
• Avoid Violence in All Forms
Citizenship
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Be a Good Citizen
Do Your Share
Help the Community
Play by the Rules
Respect Authority and Law
Courage
• Do the right thing even if you are urged to use
disrespectful behavior.
• Saying “no” to the temptations that will bring
you down
• Be an individual
Perseverance
• Working hard
• not giving up
• sticking with something
until it is finished.
• Being Determined
• encourage yourself
when you’re given a
tough situation or task
Self Discipline
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Being “In Charge” of actions & behaviors.
Remain Calm.
Think before you act.
Plan ahead.
give your best in every situation.
Saying “no” to things that will keep you from
reaching your goals and saying “yes” to things
that will enable you to reach your objectives.
• Pushing yourself to improve.
Trustworthiness
• Telling the truth.
• Doing what is asked
of you.
• Choosing not to take
things that are not
yours.
• Not blaming others
for things you have
done.
• Demonstrate
Integrity
• Be Honest
• Keep Promises
• Be Loyal
Great Character is…
• "Character is like a tree and reputation like its
shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the
tree is the real thing.
__ ABRAHAM LINCOLN
• "Character is power."
— Booker T. Washington