CHARACTERplus
Meet Our 2022-2023
"Fans of Dr. Bob"
Eastern Independence Rotary Club
Benton
Blackburn
Bryant
Fairmount
Glendale
Korte
Little Blue
Luff
Mallinson
Mill Creek
Ott
Procter
Randall
Santa Fe Trail
Spring Branch
William Southern
Sugar Creek
Sycamore
Three Trails
Hanthorn
Sunshine Center
Independence Academy
Bridger
Bingham
Nowlin
Pioneer Ridge
Truman
William Chrisman
Van Horn
Traits of the Month
January: RESPECT – to show consideration to self and others
February: COOPERATION – to respectfully play and work with others
March: INITIATIVE – to act and make decisions on your own
April: PERSEVERANCE – to continue trying in spite of difficulties
May: SELF-CONTROL – to express your feelings in an appropriate manner
June: COURAGE – to remain strong when faced with difficulty
July: LOYALTY – to be faithful to a person, a team or an idea
August: AMBITION – to have strong determination to accomplish goals
September: RESPONSIBILITY – to be accountable for your actions
October: INTEGRITY – to do the right thing
November: CITIZENSHIP – to be a productive and responsible resident
December: COMPASSION – to understand the challenges of others and to want to do something about it
Student Honors and School News Appears Monthly on School Websites!
Click here for a list of school websites.
What is CHARACTERplus?
CHARACTERplus is a program adopted by the Independence School District in 2008. The purpose of CHARACTERplus is to emphasize positive character traits in all areas of a student's life.
In 2008, parents, community members, teachers and counselors gathered together to determine "traits of the month" that they believe reinforce the positive character traits already being taught in many homes.
The traits are blended into the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and are displayed throughout the community. The Independence School District believes that modeling character traits may be the most effective way of passing them on to students. Studies in schools with similar programs have noted significant positive changes in office referrals, parent relations and school leadership.
The Many Ways Character is Developed
Character is developed every day through our interactions and choices. Schools within the Independence School District use a wide variety of activities, recognitions, and partnerships as part of comprehensive efforts to support POSITIVE CHARACTER, STUDENT LEADERSHIP, and SERVICE LEARNING. Two of our schools chose to pursue formal recognition for their character development efforts.
Congratulations to Christian Ott Elementary and William Chrisman High School!
Both hold National School of Character and Missouri School of Character designation!
How Can I Support CHARACTERplus?
It is easy to sign up as a supporter of CHARACTERplus. You will receive monthly trait signs that you can print out and put in your home or business, get updates on CHARACTERplus in the schools and in the community, and get a copy of the Student of Character logo to print out on your stationery or business correspondence, or set as your screen saver. In addition, parents should feel free to contact their school to see how they can help support CHARACTERplus. If you are a business or organization wanting to display a banner or sponsor a school as a Fan of Dr. Bob, contact the Elementary Education Office (816-521-5300 x10008).
Business, Faith, and Civic Organizations
YOU can Become a Fan of Dr. Bob
Are you a community member, business leader, or an organization that wants to help create a Community of Character? It's easy! You can donate your time, services or dollars to support CHARACTERplus in our schools. CHARACTERplus teaches students of all ages how to be good community members by promoting character in all facets of life!