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• Following the Golden Rule- Treat others the way

you want to be treated• Be accepting of differences – even if they look, act or believe differently • Use good manners, not bad language • Caring about the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Solve disagreements peacefully

Ways to Show Respect• Help your parents at the store.• Eat dinner as a family.• Do your homework without an argument.• Raise your hand in class.• Listen to the teacher and other students.• Work together nicely.• Do not litter.• Say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National

Anthem.

Responsibility• Do what you are supposed to do

• Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

Ways to Show Responsibility

• Brush your teeth.• Get dressed on your own.• Make your bed.• Save your money.• Clean up after yourself.• Work hard in school.• Return your library books.• Obey street signs• Don’t smoke.

Fairness• Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t blame others carelessly• Treat all people fairly• Take the time to get to know a person

Ways To Be Fair• Taking Turns when you play with friends, family

and teammates. • Sharing when there isn’t enough for all.• Showing good sportsmanship.• Cheer for all players.• Listening to one another when we have a

conflict.• Ask questions before you blame someone.• Help everyone to meet a goal.

Caring• Be kind • Be compassionate• Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Ways to be Caring• Be kind to your pets.• Spend time with your family.• Help siblings get ready in the morning.• Say “Thank You” as often as you can.• Keep your community clean.• Help people in need- donate food, collect

clothing for those in need.• Stand up to bullying- Be an Upstander.

Citizenship• Do your share to make your school and community

better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

Ways to be a good Citizen

• Work together as a team to solve problems.• Listen to everyone's ideas.• Respect everyone’s opinions and beliefs.• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at home, in school and in the

community.• Participate in school and community events.• Ask to vote with your parents and vote when you turn 18.• Hold a door for someone. • Help if someone drops their things.• Follow the rules/laws.