Character Counts

• 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 and accepting 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
• Plan ahead
• 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 words, actions, and attitudes
• Set a good example for others

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
• Treat all people fairly

• 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
• Volunteer

Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way. It's a  personality trait that we admire, since it means a person has a moral compass that doesn't waver. It means having "wholeness" of character, just as an integer is a "whole number" with no fractions. Physical objects can display integrity, too - if you're going over a rickety old bridge that sways in the wind, you might question its structural integrity.

Is not giving up, having the tenacity to hold on in following a course of action. It is a belief or a purpose; steadfastness.

• Determination
• Excellence