Monthly Traits
August: Respect - individual differences, be tolerant, fair, considerate, courteous and polite, do not mistreat others
September: Compassion/Caring - Be empathetic, patient, caring, kind, and thoughtful
October: Honesty - tell the truth, be sincere, do not deceive, mislead or be tricky, do not withhold important information, do not cheat, be trustworthy and straightforward
November: Citizenship - Be selfless, a team player, charitable and serve your community: family, country, school, and peers
December: Integrity/Fairness - Stand up for your beliefs about right and wrong, resist social pressures to do wrong, be honorable
January: Courage - Make positive choices, do not be swayed by negative peer pressure, confront destructive peer pressure, take responsibility for personal wrongdoing, hold others accountable, confront inner fears and struggles, be a positive role model
February: Hope - Believe in yourself, be optimistic, resilient, and do not be discouraged, promote your own learning from situations
March: Excellence - Do your personal best in academics, co-curricular endeavors, personal relationships, in personal behavior, and make good ethical choices
April: Perseverance - Be steadfast, display self-discipline, commit to keep going in difficult circumstances, be determined to learn from hard situations or failures
May: Responsibility - Be accountable to self and others, be reliable, follow through on commitments, be supportive of each other, get involved, be forthright in relationships