Character Counts at Monterey Ridge!
Do you know the Pillars of Character?
Do you "live above the line"?
Respect
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
How have you been respectful today?
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere - keep trying • Always do
your best • Use self control · Be self-disciplined •Think before you act -
consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
How have you been responsible today?
Trustworthiness
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
How have you shown trustworthiness today?
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude •
Forgive others • Help people in need
How have you showing you are caring today?
Fairness
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
How have you shown fairness today?
Citizenship
Do your share to make you 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
How have you been a good citizen today?
THE LINE
Take the Kids for Character Pledge and print out this cool certificate.