Glassboro School District has enthusiastically embraced a district-wide character development initiative and has worked closely with a team of consultants from CITRS (Character-Integrity-Trust-Relationships-Success). Along with our continuing emphasis on academic growth, we are paying special attention to increasing the character of our young people. It is the district’s firm belief that this will not only improve our schools but have a life-long benefit for every one of our students. Each month we will be discussing a character “virtue” that is integrated into our teacher to student language, morning meeting, character-ed lessons, etc.

PRIDE is an acronym for our district Core Values. By emphasizing these values, we try to foster a positive and supportive learning environment where children not only excel academically, but also grow into responsible and compassionate individuals. Your ability to reinforce these core values at home can further strengthen their impact. 

Perseverance (P): This means encouraging our children to keep trying, even when things are difficult. It's about teaching them not to give up easily and to stay determined in the face of challenges.

Respect (R): Respect involves treating others the way we want to be treated. It means being polite, listening to others, and valuing everyone’s differences.

Integrity (I): Integrity is about being honest and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It's about building trust and being a person of strong moral character.

Dependability (D): Being dependable means that others can rely on us. It's about being responsible, keeping promises, and completing tasks on time.

Empathy (E): Empathy means understanding and caring about how others feel. It's about being kind and supportive to others, especially when they are facing challenges.

• JHR CITRS Overview - Presentation

We also honor a student from each classroom every month based on the monthly virtue. Students will receive a letter home, a certificate, a small token and have their name announced on a special announcement of our monthly Bulldog Buddy Winners!

September - Wisdom

• Definition: Wisdom is seeing what is right, what is truthful, and knowing the right thing to do.

• Visual: Owl

• Phrase: "How can you make wise choices today?"

October - Integrity

• Definition: We can show integrity by following the rules, being honest, and telling the truth.

• Visual: Pinocchio 

• Phrase: "When you wish upon a star, integrity shows who you are!"

November - Self Control

• Definition: Self-control is the ability to control your feelings, emotions, or reactions.

• Visual: Bubbles

• Phrase: "Show self-control, don’t pop other people’s bubble."

December - Justice

• Definition: Justice is treating other people fairly, as you would want to be treated yourself.

• Visual: Balance Scale

• Phrase: “Fair means everyone gets what they need.” 

January - Fortitude

• Definition: Fortitude is sticking with it and doing the right thing. 

• Visual: Train

• Phrase: “I think I can! I think I can!”   

February - Positive Attitude

• Definition: Positive Attitude is thinking and believing that everything will turn out well in all that you do. 

• Visual: Bulldog Mascot - Mugs

• Phrase: Words to live by - “I’m going to have a good day.”; “I choose to be happy.”; “My brain is powerful.”; “My feelings matter.”

March - Humility 

• Definition: Humility is being confident without thinking you are better than someone else. 

• Visual: The Tortoise and the Hare 

• Phrase: "Friendship is gained through humility and actions of the heart."

April - Respect 

• Definition: Respect is making an effort to understand how others think and feel, while treating them with kindness. 

• Visual: Two Way Street

• Phrase: “Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.” 

May - Love 

• Definition: Being a true friend who unconditionally gives and wants the absolute best for someone.

• Visual: Heart

• Phrase: "Love yourself, your friends, and your school."

June - Charity 

• Definition: Charity is caring for and helping other people through acts of giving and service. 

• Visual: Heart with Hands

• Phrase: "Show us how you can help your school and community."