1. Character Trait Award
Criteria

2. A person who demonstrates RESPONSIBILITY
does what needs to be done
stops and thinks before he or she acts
accepts the consequences for their actions

3. A person who demonstrates RESPECT
uses polite words and actions
listens to what other people have to say
has an open mind when meeting new people

4. A person who demonstrates CITIZENSHIP
does their share to make their school a better place
takes responsibility for what goes on around them
participates in community service projects
does what they can to take care of the environment
obeys school and classroom rules

5. A person who demonstrates KINDNESS and EMPATHY
tries to help people in need
is sensitive to other people’s feelings
thinks about how their actions will affect others
shows compassion
for others

6. A person who demonstrates PERSEVERANCE
puts forth their best effort consistently, or all the time
keeps trying even if the task is challenging, or hard
works hard when challenged
makes the most of every opportunity

7. A person who demonstrates SELF-DISCIPLINE and EMPOWERMENT
sets and pursues goals
makes good choices
gives others an opportunity to be in a leadership role
advocates for herself or himself

8. A person who demonstrates DIVERSITY and TOLERANCE
values and appreciates individual differences of all people
accepts others for who they are
tries to understand people different from themselves

9. A person who demonstrates COOPERATION
works well with others
listens to suggestions from others
helps others when they need it
participates in class and group work

10. A person who demonstrates HONESTY and FAIRNESS
is truthful
takes responsibility
for her or his actions
takes turns
plays by the rules
listens to people with an open mind
works and plays with everyone

11. A person who demonstrates PRIDE
shows care and appreciation for self, others, community and environment
is happy with who he or she is
acknowledges her or his accomplishments