1. CHARACTER COUNTS!SM the Basics
The Pillars and Beyond

2. 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

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

4. Why Should 4-H Be Involved? What Does the Research Say?
Values-based Education conducted in only one area of a young person’s 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.

5. Mission of this Innovation
Develop School Communities that Value, Teach and Exercise Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

6. 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.

7. 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)

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

9. 6 Pillars T - Trustworthiness R - Respect R - Responsibility
F - Fairness
C - Caring
C - Citizenship

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

11. 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

12. Respect Color - Yellow (for the Golden Rule) Key Terms - Golden Rule
Tolerance
Nonviolence
Courtesy

13. 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

14. Responsibility Color - Green ( for Growing) Key Terms - Duty
Accountability
Pursue Excellence
Self-Control

15. 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

16. Fairness Color - Orange (divide an orange) Key Terms - Justice
Openness

17. Fairness Play by the Rules Take Turns and Share
Be Open-Minded, Listen to Others
Don’t Take Advantage of Other
Don’t Blame Others Carelessly

18. Caring Color - Red (for the heart) Key Terms - Concern for Others
Charity

19. Caring Be Kind Be Compassionate and Show You Care Express Gratitude
Forgive Others
Help People in Need

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

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

22. Decision Making 1. Consider Stakeholders 2. Think Through 6 Pillars
3. Caught Between 2 Pillars

23. 5. Take a Look at the Long Run
Decision Making
4. Examine Your Values
5. Take a Look at the Long Run