Character Counts
“The six pillars of characters”
Trustworthiness: blue
Respect: yellow/gold
Responsibility: green
Fairness: orange
Caring: red
Citizenship: Purple
TRUSTWORTHINESS: BLUE –
THINK "TRUE BLUE"
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: YELLOW/GOLD –
THINK "THE GOLDEN RULE"
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: GREEN –
THINK BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR A GARDEN OR FINANCES; OR AS IN BEING SOLID AND
RELIABLE LIKE AN OAK
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: ORANGE – THINK
OF DIVIDING AN ORANGE INTO EQUAL SECTIONS TO SHARE FAIRLY WITH FRIENDS
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: RED – THINK OF A
HEART
Be
kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others
• Help people in need
CITIZENSHIP: PURPLE –
THINK REGAL PURPLE AS REPRESENTING THE STATE
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
