Tiger Pride

     

    at Newport Mill Middle School

    8 Great Traits

    Tiger Pride's 8 Great Traits

     

    Respect - October

    • Open-minded (IB Learner Profile)
    • Treat others how you would like to be treated
    • Talk positively about others
    • Accept differences

     

    Responsibility - November

    • Be an inquirer (IB Learner Profile)
    • Complete homework – do chores
    • Do things to build a better world
    • Do what you say you will do

     

    Caring - December

    • Be caring (IB Learner Profile)
    • Have patience with others
    • Show compassion for others
    • Show kindness towards others

     

    Trustworthiness - January

    • Principled (IB Learner Profile)
    • Act sincerely
    • Be loyal
    • Keep promises

     

    Integrity - February

    • Knowledgeable (IB Learner Profile)
    • Do what is right, not what is easy
    • Treat others with equality
    • Solve conflicts non-violently

     

    Effort - March

    • Thinkers (IB Learner Profile)
    • Risk-takers (IB Learner Profile)
    • Always try to do your best
    • Learn from your failures

     

    Self-Discipline - April

    • Balanced (IB Learner Profile)
    • Reflective (IB Learner Profile)
    • Use self-control
    • Think before you say or do something

     

    Cooperation - May

    • Communicators (IB Learner Profile)
    • Be a team player
    • Listen to others ideas
    • Do your fair share
    • Follow the rules

    Tiger Pride for Parents

    For Parents:

    Incorporating Tiger Pride's 8 Great Traits at Home

    Tips to Help Your Children Develop Good Character:

    1. Model good character at home.

    2. Tell your children where you stand on important matters.

    3. Show respect for your spouse, your children, and other family members, and insist that all family members use good manners.

    4. Have family meals together (without television) as often as possible.

    5. Assign home responsibilities to all family members.

    6. Plan as many family activities as possible; involve your children in the planning.

    7. Set clear expectations for your children and hold them accountable for their actions.

    8. Don't provide access to drugs and alcohol for your children.  Model appropriate behavior regarding alcohol and drugs. 

    9. Don't make excuses for their inappropriate behavior.

    10.  Know where your children are, what they are doing, and with whom.

    11. Learn to say no and mean it. 

    12. Ask for help and support when you need it. 

    - adapted from Helen LeGette's Parents, Kids, and Character