Character Counts

THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER

Trustworthiness:
Be honest
Don't deceive,cheat or steal
Be reliable
Do what you say you'll do
Have the courage to do the right thing
Build a good reputation
Be loyal-- Stand by your family, friends and country

Respect:
Treat others with respect
Follow the Golden Rule
Be tolerant of differences
Use good manners, not bad language
Be considerate of the feelings of others
Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone
Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

Responsibility:
Do what you are supposed to do
Persevere: keep on trying!
Always do your best
Use self-control
Be self-disciplined
Think before you act
Consider the consequences
Be accountable for your choices

Fairness:
Play by the rules
Take turns and share
Be open-minded
Listen to others
Don't take advantage of others
Don't blame others carelessly

Caring:
Be kind
Be compassionate and show you care
Express gratitude
Forgive others
Help people in need

Citizenship:
Do your share to make your school and community better
Cooperate
Stay informed
Vote
Be a good neighbor
Obey laws and rules
Respect authority
Protect the environment