We, at Tri-Central Elementary, strive to build individuals
with Good Character.
Character- that part of you that demonstrates who you are, how you treat others
and how others perceive or see you
Building Good Character is as simple as
Treating People Right and Doing the Right Thing-Mr.
Miller’s motto
The formula for building one’s character =E+R=O: When given
an Event (E), how you Choose to Respond (R), will decide the Outcome(O).
The process of developing and building one’s character happens ALL day long,
EVERY DAY for each of us.
We have thousands of Events (E) happen to us every day, ALL day. Things like….
Waking up, Getting Ready for School
Eating Breakfast
Meeting the Bus
Packing our Bags to go to School
Walking in the hall
Standing in line
Doing our assignments in class
Playing with Friends
Doing Homework
Talking to others….on and on and on…..
How we CHOOSE to Respond(R), to EACH and EVERY one of these events
determines the Outcome (O) whether it be positive or negative.
Positive Outcomes Build a Person with Good Character (that part of us that
grows and develops over time. As we practice Treating People Right and Doing
the Right Thing—Mr. Miller’s Motto-- We develop our character.
TCE Character Traits
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Someone who does their Personal Best (entire effort in situations) and remains
Focused (directing whole attention toward the problem at hand)
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Someone who shows Self-Control (stopping to think before doing) and
demonstrates Good Manners (a way of being courteous and respectful to others)
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Someone who shows Courage and Perseverance (ability to face something and
work through it, no matter how difficult)
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Someone who is Honest (tells the truth, no matter) and can be Trusted (can be
counted on)
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Someone who shows Good Sportsmanship and Humility (not bragging, but
recognizing the accomplishments or successes of others)
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Someone who shows Empathy (sharing in others thoughts and feelings), and
Compassion (concern and caring for others)
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Someone who demonstrates Patience (waiting calmly and quietly)
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Someone who strives to be Helpful (willing to reach out toward others to offer a
helping hand)
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Someone who demonstrates Fairness (responding to one another with respect) and
Acceptance (respecting differences in others and treating with kindness)
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Someone who shows Responsibility (doing one’s part when requested every time)
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Someone who shows Curiosity (questioning to gain knowledge), yet is Goal-Driven
(working toward a plan)
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Someone who chooses a Sense of Humor, in combination with Common Sense
(approaching situations in a cheerful, yet appropriate way to reach a positive goal)
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Someone who is Kind (treating others with care) and Friendly (enjoying others for
their thoughts, feelings and time)