Responsibility:

Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions.

Self Discipline:

Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in control of actions, words, impulses, and desires. Choosing abstinence from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and other things. Doing your best in all situations.

Courage:

Having the determination to do the right thing even when you are the only one; the srength to follow your conscience, not the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worth while.

Integrity:

Having the inner strength to tell the truth, be trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably.

Kindness:

Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship, and generosity. Treating others as you want to be treated.

Perserverance:

Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with mistakes, delays, or failures.

Respect:

Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for property, and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.

What you can do

--Display these traits at home and school

--Model the traits

--Encourage and affirm the display of good character

--Become a mentor or tutor for a young person