Character Education

8 Keys of Excellence

IntegrityKeys

Align our actions with our values. A person of integrity consistently follows a strict code of personal values in a way that demonstrates moral excellence. “Do what you know is right” (hands together then then left up, and right up)

Failure Leads to Success

See failures as feedback. We can learn from mistakes and make the changes needed to be more successful in the future. “Failure (thumbs down) leads to success…Woo Woo” (hands to ceiling)

Speak with Good Purpose

Be positive with our language. When there is a problem, avoid gossip by communicating with the person directly involved. “Speak with good purpose…OK” (Hands like puppets talking to each other)

This is it!

Focus our attention on the present moment. Make whatever we are doing at any given time the most important. “Tadaa…This is it”

Commitment

Do what we set out to do. When we live a life of commitment, we have the discipline to follow through with our commitments to others and to ourselves, even when it is challenging. (Pledge: one hand on heart and one in air) “Commitment, I promise to be a finisher”

Ownership

Take responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. Ownership is knowing that we can’t always control what happens, but we can control how we respond. (Big O) “Ownership “I am responsible for me – no excuses” (thumbs to chest → hands flat out)

Flexibility

Change our actions to get the desired outcome. Flexibility allows us multiple ways to get the result. “Flexibility…I solve problems!” (turn into a pretzel)

Balance

To make the choices in our life that provide lasting fulfillment. Inner happiness comes from making choices that fill up our body, mind, and spirit. “Balance your life- make good choices” (balance on one leg)