The Character Education program at Ballwin is an integral part of our school curriculum. The Character Education words of the month are taught to students through classroom discussions and activities.
At Ballwin, we reinforce the importance of these character traits. Students receive daily Bear Paws and monthly responsibility certificates. We have a Character Plus bulletin board which displays the responsibility certificates. The bulletin board is next to the staff lounge. A school-home partnership is essential in order to teach students the importance of good character.
To learn more about Character Education in Rockwood and the Caring Schools Community program, please visit the Caring Schools Community website.
| Character Education words of the month: |
| September |
Responsibility |
being accountable for your own choices and behaviors |
| October |
Respect |
showing positive regard for self, others, property, expectations, rules, and authority |
| November |
Perseverance |
striving toward a goal despite challenges |
| December |
Caring |
demonstrating kindness, courtesy, and compassion |
| January |
Cooperation |
working together to accomplish a task |
| February |
Honesty |
being truthful, fair and trustworthy |
| March |
Courage |
acting responsibly despite fears or difficulties |
| April |
Patience |
waiting calmly |
| May |
Self-Control |
managing your behavior in a positive way |