Developing positive character traits among youth is vital in today's society. These character traits are:

Responsibility
Being accountable in word and deed. Having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability and commitment.

Perseverance
Pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting fortitude when confronted with failure.

Caring
Showing understanding of others by treating them with kindness, compassion, generosity and a forgiving spirit.

Self-discipline
Demonstrating hard work controlling your emotions, words, actions, impulses and desires. Giving your best in all situations.

Citizenship
Being law abiding and involved in service to school, community and country. Honesty Telling the truth, admitting wrongdoing. Being trustworthy and acting with integrity.

Courage
Doing the right thing in face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.

Fairness
Practicing justice, equity and equality. Cooperating with one another. Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within our diverse society.

Respect
Showing high regard for an authority, other people, self and country. Treating others as you would want to be treated. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.