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(Organized by the General Categories Adopted by Cobb County Board of Education, Marietta, Georgia, Broadened and Modified to Include Characteristics Taught Elsewhere)
Put a drop down menu here by trait. List all synonyms and main categories in order in a drop down. Will take you to the database for Illustrations/etc., from where you can access also the lessons, intercom insights, etc. Do it myself?

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RESPECT
 Showing Regard for the Worth of Someone or Something

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

Links to Intercom Insights, Illustrations, Quotes, Stories, Activities and Lesson Plans.

Self-respect

 

 Pride and belief in one's self and in achievement of one's potential. Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Worth, Self-Acceptance, Contentment, Pride Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Self-Respect...

Lessons on Self-Respect...

Self- control/
Virtue

Control of your actions and emotions; the habit of excellence of one's character that defines one's moral personality

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Self-Control...

Lessons on Self-Control...

Authority

Respect for those individuals who are in positions of responsibility, using proper etiquette in relation to them. Manners, Politeness, Not Rude

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Authority...

Lessons on Authority...

Learning

Appreciation for the importance of and effort involved in acquiring knowledge. Wisdom-seeker. 

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Learning...

Lessons on Learning...
Humility* Recognizing that any given person is one's intellectual superior in some way and can be learned from. Recognizing the part other's have played in one's achievements. Teachable. Not Arrogant.  Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Humility...

Lessons on Humility...

Punctuality

Promptness

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Lessons on Punctuality...

Trustworthiness

Worthy of confidence; reliable

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Lessons on Trustworthiness...

Respect for others

Concern for and motivation to act for the welfare of others

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Respect for Others...

Lessons on Respect for Others...

 

RESPONSIBILITY
 Taking care of one's self and others;
to carry out a duty or task carefully and thoroughly

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

Links to Illustrations, Lessons, and Intercom Insights

School Pride/
Cleanliness

 Care and satisfaction in your school's environment; achievement and success Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on School Pride...

Lessons on School Pride...

Respect for
the environment

The conservation and care of your surroundings

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Respect for Environment...

Lessons on Respect for Environment...

Accountability

Being responsible for your decisions and actions

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Accountability...

Lessons on Accountability...

Cheerfulness

Good-humored, bright and pleasant. Joyfulness, Optimistic.

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Cheerfulness...
Lessons on Cheerfulness...

Honor

A sense of what is right, just and true

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Honor...

Lessons on Honor...

 

CITIZENSHIP
 Respectful devotion to one's country and/or school

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

Links to Illustrations, Lessons, and Intercom Insights

Democracy

 

 Respect for the rule of the majority Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Democracy...

Lessons on Democracy...

Sportsmanship

The ability to take winning and losing without gloating or complaining

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Sportsmanship...

Lessons on Sportsmanship...

Patriotism

Respectful devotion to one's country

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Patriotism...

Lessons on Patriotism...

Gratitude

A feeling of thankful appreciation for benefits received. Thankfulness, Appreciation.

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Gratitude...

Lessons on Gratitude...

Courtesy/
Civility

Polite and courteous behavior toward others in words and action

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Courtesy/Civility...

Lessons on Courtesy/Civility...

 

COMPASSION
 Showing concern or sympathy for others

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

Links to Illustrations, Lessons, and Intercom Insights

Generosity/
Service

Unselfish willingness to give and share your time and talents in your community. Selflessness, Other-Centered, Giving, Helpfulness, Sacrificial, Encourager, Not Greedy with money, energy or time. Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Generosity/Service...

Lessons on Generosity/Service...

Kindness

Being gentle, willing to help, friendly and considerate 

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Kindness...

Lessons on Kindness...

Empathy*

Understanding, sensing and sharing in the feelings and emotions of others. Love, Sympathy, Compassion, Encourager.

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Empathy...

Lessons on Empathy...

 

RESILIENCE
 The capacity to successfully manage high levels of change

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

Links to Illustrations, Lessons, and Intercom Insights

Self-confidence

 

 Positive attitude about, and trust in one's self; sense of security and self assurance Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Self-Confidence...

Lessons on Self-confidence...

Creativity/
Flexibility

Clever, imaginative and inventive; adaptability and versatility

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Creativity/Flexibility...

Lessons on Creativity/Flexibility...

Diligence

Consistent attention to quality work; remaining focused on your goal

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Diligence...

Lessons on Diligence...

Initiative

Proactive; thinking and taking action on your own

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Lessons on Initiative...

Self-reliance

Relying on one's own abilities, efforts or judgments

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Lessons on Self-Reliance...

TOLERANCE
 Respecting the individual differences, views and beliefs of other people

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

Links to Illustrations, Lessons, and Intercom Insights

Acceptance

 

 Recognition of the diversity of others, their opinions, practices and culture. Understanding, Open-mindedness, Tolerance Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Acceptance...

Lessons on Acceptance...

Forgiveness

Benefiting yourself and others by ceasing to feel resentment toward others

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Forgiveness...

Lessons on Forgiveness...

Cooperation

Working together for a common purpose. Teamwork

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Cooperation...

Lessons on Cooperation...

Fairness

Equal treatment of behavior and viewpoints of others

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Fairness...

Lessons on Fairness...

Peacemaker*

Seeks peaceful solutions to fights and quarrels.  Non-violent.

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Lessons on Peacemaker...

COMMITMENT
 The obligation or pledge to carry out some action or to support some policy or person

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

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Dedication

 

 Sense of commitment and duty Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Dedication...

Lessons on Dedication...

Motivation

The desire to move toward a goal

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Motivation...

Lessons on Motivation...

Determination

The inner strength to pursue a goal or task; will power

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Determination...

Lessons on Determination...

Perseverance

Working hard without giving up. Diligence, Work Ethic, Endurance.

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Perseverance...

Lessons on Perseverance...

INTEGRITY
 Steadfast adherence to a strict code of moral, ethical or artistic values;
to consistently be truthful and fair

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

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Honesty

 

 Truthfulness and sincerity Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Honesty...

Lessons on Honesty...

Dependability

The ability to be counted on and trusted

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Dependability...

Lessons on Dependability...

Loyalty

Faithful to a person, an organization or your country

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Self-Respect...

Lessons on Loyalty...

Conviction-
Driven*

Daily decisions driven by thought-through convictions rather than the heat of the moment.  

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Convictions...

Lessons on Convictions...

ACCOMPLISHMENT
 Appreciation for attaining one's goals

Character Trait

Definition and Synonyms 

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Courage

 

 To meet a challenge without giving in to fear Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Courage...

Lessons on Courage...

Patience

The power to wait calmly without complaining

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Lessons on Patience...

Respect for the Creator

Information will be provided by state

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Respect for Creator...

Lessons on Respect for Creator...

Purposefulness*

Driven more by positive priorities than trivial distractions. 

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Purposefulness...

Lessons on Purposefulness...

Mentoring*

Learning under wise advisors who have already achieved success. 

Intercom Insights/Quotes/ Stories/Activities on Self-Respect...

Lessons on Mentoring...

* Traits not included in the Cobb County list.