CHARACTER COUNTS!SM the Basics

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CHARACTER COUNTS!SM the Basics

• The Pillars and Beyond

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What do Folks say about Character?

• Intelligence plus character -- that is the goal
  of true education. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
• To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to
  educate a menace to society. Theodore Roosevelt
• What is right is right, even if no one is doing
  it. What is wrong is wrong, even is everyone is
  doing it. Unknown

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• Teachers affect all eternity. You never know
  where the influence stops.
• Henry Adams

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Why Should 4-H Be Involved?What Does the
Research Say?

• Values-based Education conducted in only one area
  of a young persons life is not effective.
• Message must come from multiple areas.
• Message must be clear and consistent.
• Adults and Educators must not only teach these
  message but must also model.

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Mission of this Innovation

• Develop School Communities that Value, Teach and
  Exercise Trustworthiness, Respect,
  Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

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Local Goals of this Curriculum

• Support Parents and Guardians in the development
  of character in young people.
• Create a Positive School Community that supports
  Learning and Development.

• Develop Students to become Successful and
  Contributing Members of Society.
• Reinforce the need for a caring citizenry with
  good moral character.

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Implementation of the Character Counts! Curriculum

• Curriculum involves entire school community
• Counselors will implement curriculum
• Curriculum will be reinforced in all subject
  areas
• Implementation will take place in all county
  elementary and middle schools(plans in the works
  for high schools)

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T.E.A.M. Approach
T - Teach (Develop Serious Substantive Stuff) E
- Enforce (Positive and Negative Consequences) A
- Advocate (Promote the Ideals of Program) M -
Model (Demonstrate Through Your Actions)
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6 Pillars

• T - Trustworthiness
• R - Respect
• R - Responsibility
• F - Fairness
• C - Caring
• C - Citizenship

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Trustworthiness

• Color - Blue (A person is true blue.)
• Key Terms -
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Promise-Keeping
• Loyalty

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Trustworthiness

• Be Honest
• Tell the Truth
• Keep Promises
• Be Reliable - Do What You Say You will Do
• Have the Courage to Do the Right Thing
• Be Loyal so People can Trust You

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Respect

• Color - Yellow (for the Golden Rule)
• Key Terms -
• Golden Rule
• Tolerance
• Nonviolence
• Courtesy

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Respect

• Treat other with Respect
• Follow the Golden Rule
• Be Tolerant of Differences
• Use Good Manners, not Bad Language
• Be Considerate of the Feeling of Others

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Responsibility

• Color - Green ( for Growing)
• Key Terms -
• Duty
• Accountability
• Pursue Excellence
• Self-Control

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Responsibility

• Do What You are Supposed to Do
• Always Do Your Best
• Use Self Control Self-Discipline
• Think Before you Act
• Be Accountable for Your Choices

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Fairness

• Color - Orange (divide an orange)
• Key Terms -
• Justice
• Openness

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Fairness

• Play by the Rules
• Take Turns and Share
• Be Open-Minded, Listen to Others
• Dont Take Advantage of Other
• Dont Blame Others Carelessly

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Caring

• Color - Red (for the heart)
• Key Terms -
• Concern for Others
• Charity

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Caring

• Be Kind
• Be Compassionate and Show You Care
• Express Gratitude
• Forgive Others
• Help People in Need

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Citizenship

• Color - Purple (purple heart award)
• Key Terms -
• Do Your Share
• Respect Authority and the Law

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Citizenship

• Do Your Share to Make your School and Community
  Better
• Cooperate
• Be a Good Neighbor
• Obey and Follow Rules
• Protect the Environment

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Decision Making
1. Consider Stakeholders
2. Think Through 6 Pillars
3. Caught Between 2 Pillars
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Decision Making
4. Examine Your Values
5. Take a Look at the Long Run