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Character

                       is Cool!!!

 

       

Hopewell's Character Education program is led by our school counselor.

Mrs. Jenne Wilson teaches about the character traits in the

Character Education B.A.R.F. (Be A Real Friend) room.

Students of the Month are nominated by classroom teachers

and honored with a movie and pizza lunch. 

A great time is had by all!

 

 

September: Respect

Showing high regard for authority, other people, self, and country. 

Treating others as you would want to be treated. 

Understanding that all people have value as human beings.

 

October: Responsibility

Being accountable in word and deed. 

Having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability and commitment.

 

 

November: Perseverance

Pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting

fortitude when confronted with failure.

 

 

December: Caring

Showing understanding of others by treating them with kindness, compassion,

generosity, and a forgiving spirit.

 

January: Self-Discipline

Demonstrating hard work. 

Controlling your emotions, words, actions, impulses and desires.

 

February: Citizenship

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

 

March: Honesty

Telling the truth, admitting wrong-doing. 

Being trustworthy and acting with integrity.

 

 

April: Courage

Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and

following your conscience instead of the crowd.

 

 

May: Fairness

Practicing justice, equity and equality.

 Cooperating with one another. 

Recognizing the uniqueness and value

of each individual within our diverse society.