TCKS Character Education
The definitions of our Character Qualities are defined in
this table.
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Perseverance |
Staying with a task until it is
completed, even when it is unpleasant or difficult. |
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Humility |
Having a clear understanding of
your abilities and limitations. |
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Integrity |
Learning what is right and wrong,
and choosing to do what is right. |
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Citizenship |
Learning what our democratic
system is, and being ready to help as needed to make it work. |
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Honesty |
Being truthful with our words and
actions. |
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Responsibility |
Being in charge of what we say and
do, accepting the consequences of our actions, and being accountable for our
own learning. |
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Appreciation of Other's Strengths
and Cultural Backgrounds |
Being considerate of others
without compromising your own values. |
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Self-Control |
Being able to manage your words,
actions and emotions properly, by our own initiative, and without
supervision. |
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Kindness |
Having a friendly, generous nature
that builds up and encourages those around you. |
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Cooperation |
Working well with others |
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Respect |
Polite consideration for
ourselves, others, property and those in authority. |
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Patience |
The ability to wait calmly. |
So
what do these things MEAN to me??? The TCKS Character Education Committee
has created a "Door-to-Door Handbook of Character Education".
The intent of this handbook is to document a positive description of desired student
behavior based on 12 character qualities adopted by
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