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The entire staff at Crestview is dedicated to teaching students
about the Six Pillars of Character - Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. One of these qualities is highlighted each month. In a program sponsored by First Class Credit Union in Clive, students are invited to draw pictures or write about how they demonstrate this quality. Two students from each grade level are chosen by a Character Education Committee and are honored at a Character Luncheon hosted by First Class Credit Union. What a great way to recognize kids who demonstrate good character!
Trust is the basis of all good relationships and a cornerstone
of good character. Trustworthy people keep their promises,
are honest, reliable, principled, and never inappropriately
betray a confidence.
• 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
Treating people with respect helps us get along with each
other, avoid and resolve conflicts, and create a positive
social climate. Respectful behavior means treating others
with civility and courtesy, accepting personal differences,
listening to what others have to say, and refraining from
ridiculing, embarrassing or hurting others.
• Each of us has a role in creating a respectful climate.
• 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
Responsibility is often regarded as a burden, but we discover
that it is actually a great source of personal power. It is
the key to taking charge of our lives. Responsible people
do what needs to be done, fulfill their obligations, are accountable
for their actions, use good judgment, and don’t let
people down.
• Do what you are supposed to do
• 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 choices
Nothing makes people bristle like injustice, but often it’s
difficult to know what’s fair and what isn’t,
or what to do when faced with injustice. Fairness means living
by the golden rule, doing what it takes to be a fair and just
person, and realizing how much our personal actions do matter.
• 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
Caring is not just a way of feeling, it’s a way of behaving.
What makes us caring people is doing caring things. Caring
people respond selflessly to the needs of others and treat
others with kindness, concern, and generosity.
• Be kind
• Be compassionate and show you care
• Express gratitude
• Forgive others
• Help people in need
Citizenship, at its core, is social responsibility in action.
It is doing your part for the common good, serving your community,
and helping make our democracy work. One person can make a
big difference!
• Do your share to make your school and community better
• Cooperate
• Stay informed; vote
• Be a good neighbor
• Obey laws and rules
• Respect authority
• Protect the environment
• Recycle
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