1. Character Education “To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society…” -Theodore Roosevelt

2. What is Character Education?
Dr. Thomas Lickona (a Developmental Psychologist and Professor) defines character education:
the deliberate effort to develop virtues that are good for the individual and good for society.
( 2007)

3. Two Types of Character Education
Relationship Virtues
Self-Oriented Virtues
Respect
Fairness
Civility
Tolerance
Fortitude
Self-Discipline
Effort
Perseverance

4. Respect
Showing high regard for an authority, other people, self and country. Treating others as you would want to be treated. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.

5. Fairness
Practicing justice, equity and equality. Cooperating with one another. Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within our diverse society.

6. Civility
Being law abiding and involved in service to school, community and country.

7. Tolerance
is the ability to recognize and respect the differences, values, and beliefs of other people

8. Fortitude
is the virtue that moderates the emotions of fear and daring in accordance with right reason

9. Self-Discipline
Demonstrating hard work controlling your emotions, words, actions, impulses and desires. Giving your best in all situations.

10. Effort
The attempt to do something whether it is for yourself or others.

11. Perseverance
Pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting fortitude when confronted with failure.