2023/2024 CHARACTER COUNTS PROGRAM TRAITS

Annual Theme

SET YOUR GOALS HIGH AND WORK HARD TO ACHIEVE THEM!

September: SETTING GOALS

The development of an action plan designed in order to motivate and guide a person or group towards a goal. Goals are more deliberate than desires and momentary intentions.

October:
HONESTY

The quality of being free of deceit; truthful and sincere.





November:
GRIT

Courage and resolve; possessing a strong character.





December:
MAKING RIGHT CHOICES

Making a decision with a clear and rational mind, free from bias, emotions, or external pressure.

January:
LITERACY AND LEARNING

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.

February:
PIONEERING

Involving new ideas or methods. Being the first to explore or conceive a new idea.



March:
PATIENCE

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.



April:
AWARENESS

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.



May: FAIRNESS/JUSTICE

Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.



June:
FRIENDSHIP

The emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends.



July/August:
EMPATHY

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.