Minturn Middle School

Character Traits

Honesty

• I admit my mistakes and strive to correct them.
• I tell the truth.
• I express my thoughts and feelings respectfully

Compassion

• I listen to and respect the thoughts and feeling of others, even if I don’t think or feel as they do.
• I speak to others in a kind voice.
• I help others without being asked.
• I forgive myself and others when a mistake is made.

Courage

• I stick with a task, even when it is difficult or comfortable.
• I set goals and achieve them.
• I speak up when I need help.
• I take risks.
• I do what I say I’m going to do.
• I participate and contribute.

Craftsmanship

• I spend time, effort and attention to create high quality work that is neat and free of errors.
• I use constructive feedback to revise and improve my work.
• I take pride in my work and my classmates’ work.

Responsibility

• I use time wisely in order to meet responsibilities and deadlines.
• I show up on time to school, class, and appointments, and I have the appropriate materials.
• I turn in my assignments when they are due.
• I accept the consequences of my actions.
• I help keep our school environment clean, orderly, and attractive.