Character means that a person is respectful, responsible, caring, trustworthy, fair, has integrity, and self-discipline. The students may receive the coupons from their classroom teacher or any staff member. The coupon makes the student eligible to receive special recognition, which may include pencils, certificates, or lunch with the principal. Your character is defined by what you do, not what you say or believe. Every choice you make helps define the kind of person you are choosing to be.
Good character requires doing the right thing, even when it is costly or risky.
You don't have to take the worst behavior of others as a standard for yourself. What you do matters, and one person can make a big difference. The payoff for good character is that it makes you a better person and it makes the world a better place. The Irwin Middle School mission statement is to help all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development. Help students develop a positive attitude toward self.