The Character Education Program is designed to teach positive character traits by example. In the above picture, Mary Ellen Rocher came to Nolan to discuss what it means to persevere.

Hamilton County's Character Education Trait of the Month

What is Character Education?

Promoting key values that children need to develop as they become healthy adults.

(The following is excerpted from an article in the Times Free Press.)

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 and controlling your emotions, words, actions, impulses and desires. Giving your best in all situations.

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

March: Honesty
Telling the truth, admitting wrongdoing. 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.