The CHARACTER COUNTS! approach to character education doesn't exclude
anyone.
That's why we base our programs and materials on six ethical
values
that everyone can agree on — values that are not political,
religious, or culturally biased.
Trustworthiness-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-think
The Golden Rule
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-think
being responsible for 'growing' your life
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-think
of dividing an orange into equal sections
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-think
of a heart
Be kind • Be
compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude
• Forgive others • Help
people in need
Citizenship-think
of regal purple as representing leadership
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