Character Counts
Character Education at Allen Avenue
Character education is an important part of Allen Avenue Elementary School. Each month, there is a focus on different character trait. Teachers and staff members take time to define the trait, give examples of the trait in action, and reinforce it conistently.
Each Tuesday, students are encouraged to wear the color that represents the character trait of the month. Every month there is a Character Assmebly where each teacher recognizes students who have exemplified the character trait for the month.
Goal: To facilitate a learning environment for all students to be able to:
- set and achieve positive goals - (motivation vs. apathy)
- feel and show empathy for others
- establish and maintain positive relationships
- make responsible decisions
- understand and manage emotions
Why: All of these skills are necessary—both for educators and students—to function well in the classroom, in the community, and in college and careers.
The character traits are as follows:
August- Citizenship - Yellow
September – Sportsmanship- Teal
October – Respect - Orange
November/December - Caring– Red
January/February – Fairness -Pink
March – Trustworthiness - Green
April – Perseverance - Blue
May/June- Responsibility- Purple
