The Six Pillars of Character

Responsibility

●Do what you’re supposed to do  ● Persevere: keep on trying!  ● Do your best • Use self control  ● Be self-disciplined  ● Think before you act - consider the consequences  ● Be accountable for your choices

Respect

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

Citizenship

     ●Do your part to improve your school and community  ● Protect the environment      ● Cooperate ● Stay informed  ● Vote  ● Be a good neighbor  ● Obey laws and rules           ● Respect authority

Caring

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

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

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 thin  ● Build a good reputation  ● Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and community