Laurel CountyA Community with Character

Academic Achievement Positive Behavior Successful

Students

We Believe …

Our Mission is “to prepare students for success by providing a quality education.”

Laurel County SchoolsCharacter Education

Program

12 Months 12 Character Traits

Character Education Program

Month Character TraitAugust Fairness

September Responsibility

October Respect

November Citizenship

December Caring

January Integrity

February Honesty

March Sportsmanship

April Trustworthiness

May Perseverance

June Self-control

July Patriotism

• Follow the rules • Take turns and share• Be open-minded; listen to others• Be impartial when making decisions

AugustFairness

• Do what you are supposed to do• Be accountable for your choices and behavior• Fulfill your duties and obligations• Take ownership of your words and actions

September Responsibility

• Treat others as you want to be treated• Be tolerant of differences• Use good manners and language• Consider the feelings and ideas of others• Demonstrate empathy

OctoberRespect

• Be a good neighbor• Do your part in making your school and

community better• Vote• Obey laws and rules• Be loyal to your community

NovemberCitizenship

• Be kind and friendly• Be compassionate and show your concern• Forgive others• Help people in need

DecemberCaring

• Doing what is right even when no one is watching

• Making the best choices for yourself and others even when the choice is not popular

• Demonstrate courage

JanuaryIntegrity

• Tell the truth at all times• Stick to the facts• Do your own work• Take credit for your work only

FebruaryHonesty

• Be respectful to opponents• Win without gloating or taunting• Lose gracefully without complaints

or accusations • Follow the rules and play fair• Help an injured player

MarchSportsmanship

• Be honest • Be dependable and reliable• Keep your promises• Do what you say you will do

AprilTrustworthiness

• Work hard and stick with it• Don’t quit• Be patient and diligent• Display commitment

and endurance

MayPerseverance

• Manage your feelings and actions

• Be in charge of your decisions; exhibit confidence

• Respond to situations in a positive way

• Make healthy choices

JuneSelf-control

• Honor the United States of America• Respect the flag and other symbols of America• Respect and honor our veterans• Respect and honor our military

JulyPatriotism

A Community with Character

Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.

— Theodore Roosevelt

We want students in Laurel County to develop strong character and positive behavior as they grow academically.

We need your support and assistance in developing the future leaders and citizens of Laurel County.

How can you support Character Education in Laurel County?

• Advertise the program --- help spread the word! Display the character traits in your organization

• How can the Laurel County Schools assist YOU in your efforts to promote a Community of Character?

One last quote to consider…

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.

Watch your words, for they become actions.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

- Anonymous

Thank you for your time and support

in preparing the students of Laurel County for success.