Hempstead City of Character

Initiative vs. Idleness - "Recognizing and doing what needs to
be done before I am asked to do it."

Patience vs. Restlessness - "Accepting a difficult situation
without giving a deadline to remove it."

Punctuality vs. Tardiness - "Showing esteem for others by
doing the right thing at the right time."

Responsibility vs. Unreliability - "Knowing and doing what is
expected of me."

Self-control vs. Self-indulgence - "Rejecting wrong desires
and doing what is right."

Availability vs. self-senteredness - "Making my own schedule
and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve."

Deference vs. Rudeness - "Limiting my freedom so I do not
offend the tastes of others."

Compassion vs. Indifference - "Investing whatever is
necessary to heal the hurts of others."

Persuasiveness vs. contentiousness - "Guiding vital
truths around another's mental roadblocks."

Wisdom vs. Foolishness - "Making practical applications of
truth in daily decisions."

Alertness vs. Carelessness - "Being aware of what is taking
place around me so I can have the right responses."

Decisiveness vs. Procrastination - "The ability to recognize key
factors and finalize difficult decisions."

Joyfulness vs. Self-Pity - "Maintaining a good attitude, even
when faced with unpleasant conditions."

Truthfulness vs. Deception- "Earning future trust by
accurately reporting past facts."