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 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 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 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