The Six Pillars of Character

Character Counts
"The Six Pillars of Character"


Trustworthiness 

  Be honest. Don't deceive, cheat or steal.Be reliable-do what you'll 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 and accepting 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. Plan ahead. 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 words, actions and attitudes. Set a good example for others. 

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. Treat all people fairly. 

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

Reflection: I do believe these are great acts of character to stand by. They make part of who you are and who people see you as a person. Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship- all what makes us human and unique. I, for one, am going today after school (May 26,2015) to the St. Francis Medical Center to turn in my volunteer application so that I may volunteer during the summer. I also plan on talking to my counselor about joining Link Crew to help with the upcoming freshmen.