1. GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHARACTER COUNTS
GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2. Six Pillars of Character
The CHARACTER COUNTS! approach to character education doesn't exclude anyone.
The Pillars are six ethical values that everyone can agree on.
Simply put, it helps kids make better choices to make everyone’s life better.

3. TRUSTWORTHINESS NOVEMBER Be honest Tell the truth and be honest
THINK TRUE BLUE
Be honest
Tell the truth and be honest
Do what you say you will do
Have the courage to do the right thing
Keep a good reputation
Be loyal
Stand by your family, friends and community
NOVEMBER

4. RESPECT JANUARY Use good manners, not bad language
THINK THE GOLDEN RULE
Use good manners, not bad language
Think about the feelings of others
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone
Handle your anger and disagreements peacefully
JANUARY

5. RESPONSIBILITY FEBRUARY Use self-control Be self-disciplined
THINK SOLID LIKE A TREE
Use self-control
Be self-disciplined
Think about the consequences before you act
Be responsible for your choices
Do what you are supposed to do
Don’t give up, keep on trying
Always do your best
FEBRUARY

6. FAIRNESS MARCH Play by the rules Take turns and share Be open-minded
THINK OF SHARING AN ORANGE
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
MARCH

7. CARING APRIL Be compassionate and show you care Be kind
THINK OF A HEART
Be compassionate and show you care
Be kind
Say thank you and please
Be forgiving
Help people in need
APRIL

8. CITIZENSHIP MAY Help make your school and community better
THINK OF REGAL PURPLE
Help make your school and community better
Cooperate
Be a good neighbor
Obey rules of school and laws
Respect authority
Protect our world
MAY

9. T R R F C C Students can use this acronym to help them remember that people with good character are terrific:
T rustworthy R espect R esponsibility F airness C aring C itizenship

10. SHOW YOUR CHARACTER at GRANT
Be a good friend and classmate.
It’s who you are on the inside that matters.
Everything you say and do sends a message about your character.
Earn Gecko Gold Cards. Turn in fifteen for a prize or enter each one into a raffle for a chance at a prize.
Be selected by your teacher for showing honorable character. Receive an award at our monthly assemblies!

11. Be a Buddy Not Bully!

12. WHAT IS BULLYING?
Bullying is hurting someone’s feelings or body on purpose.
Bullying is behavior that is unwanted, serious and stops someone from learning.
Bullying is repeated mean behavior done over time to purposely hurt another person.
Bullying is behavior in which someone is trying to gain power over another person.

13. EXAMPLES OF BULLYING
VERBAL –Teasing or name calling.
PHYSICAL – Hitting, kicking, punching, spitting, poking or shoving.
CYBERBULLYING – Sending or posting hurtful or embarrassing s, images, on the internet, via text, or other electronic device or on social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitters, etc.)
SOCIAL – Spreading rumors, isolation, social exclusion, leaving people out, or forcing people to do things they don’t want to do.
PHYSICAL – Hitting, kicking, punching, spitting, poking or shoving.
CYBERBULLYING – Sending or posting hurtful or embarrassing s, images, on the internet, via text, or other electronic device or on social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitters, etc.)
SOCIAL – Spreading rumors, leaving people out, or forcing people to do things they don’t want to do.

14. WHAT CAN YOU DO? TATTLING REPORTING Get someone in trouble
Behavior is on accident
You can handle yourself
Harmless
Not Important
Keeps someone safe
Behavior is on purpose
You need adult help
Someone could get hurt
Important
IF SAFE, STAND UP. Yes, be an upstander! It only takes one person to make a difference. You can say, “Stop, don’t bother him.” Or you could redirect the situation by saying, “Let’s go, I need to get some water.”
DON’T JOIN IN. If you see someone being bullied, don’t join in. If the bully tries to get you to help, say no, not interested and walk away. Go tell someone then or later that day.
STOP THE RUMORS. Don’t spread rumors. You don’t want anyone talking about you, so don’t do it to someone else! If someone gossips to you, let it end with you-don’t pass it on to others. You can even tell that person you’re not interested in spreading rumors.
TELL AN ADULT. Don’t be a bystander and watch while someone is being hurt. Tell an adult about the situation. It’s not tattling or snitching to keep someone safe. You can ask the adult to keep your identity private.
BE A FRIEND. Help the person who was bullied and make sure he/she is okay. Encourage him or her to talk to an adult. Go with her to report it. You can also invite that person to join you for lunch or other activities.

15. WHO WILL YOU BE? BULLY BYSTANDER UPSTANDER
BULLY: the person(s) who commits the acts as described in the earlier slides
BYSTANDER: the person(s) who witnesses the Bullying action, doesn’t actually do the bullying, but does not do anything to stop it.
UPSTANDER: the person who takes action of some kind against the bullying behavior
BULLY
BYSTANDER
UPSTANDER

16. GRANT is an FUN, SAFE place to go to school and LEARN.
Remember to do your part.
Your CHARACTER COUNTS!