The Original Six…. And now there are ten….  Trustworthiness  Respect  Responsibility  Fairness  Caring  Citizenship  Honesty  Courage  Diligence  Integrity

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

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

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

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

Be kind Be compassionate and show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help people in need

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

Honesty – Choosing to tell the truth in our words and actions Courage – An inner strength that stands up for beliefs and convictions, even when others don’t agree with you Diligence – The ability to work hard and strive for excellence in all we do Integrity – Living a life that is consistent with our own values and convictions

 We will be taking a look at each pillar individually.  To start the unit off, write a sentence using each pillar of character as if it is a vocabulary word.  Your sentence should show how you demonstrate the pillar, or how you appreciate the pillar being demonstrated by others.  Use what you have learned in this PowerPoint as a frame of reference for each pillar.