CHARACTER COUNTS
The Six Pillars of Character
These six core values form the foundation of the Character Counts initiative.
Trustworthiness
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Be honest
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Don't deceive cheat or steal
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Be reliable- do what you say you will do
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Have the courage to do the right thing
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Build a good reputation
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Be loyal- stand by your family, friends and country
Respect
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Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
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Be tolerant of differences
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Use good manners, not bad language
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Be considerate of the feelings of others
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Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone
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Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
Responsibility
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Do what you are supposed to do
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Persevere: keep on trying!
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Always do your best
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Use self- control
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Be self- disciplined
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Think before you act- consider the consequences
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Be accountable for your choices
Fairness
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Play by the rules
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Take turns and share
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Be open-minded; listen to others
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Don't take advantage of others
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Don't blame others carelessly
Caring
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Be kind
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Be compassionate and show you care
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Express gratitude
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Forgive others
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Help people in need
Citizenship
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Do your share to make your school and community better
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Cooperate
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Get involved in community affairs
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Stay informed; vote
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Be a good neighbor
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Obey laws and rules
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Respect Authority
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Protect the environment