"The Six Pillars of
Character"
Trustworthiness
• Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do
• Have the courage to do the right thing
• Build a good reputation
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
• Be accepting of differences
• Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do
• Always do your best
• Be self-disciplined
• Think before you act — consider the consequences
• Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes
Fairness
Play by the rules
• Take turns and share
• Be open-minded; listen to others
• Don’t take advantage of others
Caring
• Forgive others
• Help people in need
Citizenship
• Cooperate
• Get involved in
community affairs
• Be a good neighbor
• Obey laws and rules