1. Houston County School System Supplemental Resource for Georgia BEST
DISCIPLINE
&
CHARACTER
Houston County School System Supplemental Resource for Georgia BEST

2. Discipline and Character
Students will understand the importance of good character traits in the classroom as well as in the workplace.
Students will learn to:
maintain honest behavior in all situations
be trustworthy, reliable and dependable in all responsibilities
demonstrate self-discipline and self-responsibility.
Discipline and Character

3. Employer Expectations
In return for salary or wages and fringe benefits paid to employers:
Expect employees to work together toward achieving the objectives of the company
Expect employees to have certain desirable traits that will help them to perform their jobs well so that the company can succeed
CHARACTER TRAITS
An employer expects employees to work together toward achieving the objectives of the company. The wise employee who is interested in having a good relationship with an employer will try to help the employer achieve success. An employer, in return for salary or wages and fringe benefits paid to employees, expects employees to develop certain desirable traits that will help them to perform their jobs well so that the company can succeed. Some of these traits include the following:
Loyalty
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Dependability
Reliability
Initiative
Self-discipline
Self-responsibility
Employer Expectations

4. Good Character Traits Some of these traits include the following:
Loyalty
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Dependability
Reliability
Initiative
Self-discipline
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
If you are trustworthy, you are honest, loyal, and reliable—you do what you say you’ll do. You have the courage to do the right thing, and you don’t deceive, cheat or steal.
Respect
Treat others with respect • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
Showing respect means being considerate of others and tolerant of differences. It also means using good manners. You make decisions that show you respect your health and the health of others. You treat people and property with care.
Responsibility
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
Being responsible means using self-control—you think before you act and consider the consequences. You are accountable for your choices and decisions—you don’t blame others for your actions. Responsible people try to do their best, and they persevere even when things don’t go as planned.
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 • Treat all people fairly
If you are fair, you play by the rules, take turns, and share. You are open-minded, and you listen to others. You don’t take advantage of others, and you don’t assign blame to others.
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
A caring person is kind and compassionate. When you care about others, you express gratitude, you are forgiving, and you help people in need.
Good Character Traits

5. Negative Behaviors Self-responsibility Dishonesty and lying
Irresponsibility
Goofing off
Attending to personal business on company time
Arrogance
Negative Behaviors

6. Negative Behaviors Absenteeism and lateness without notice
Not following instructions or ignoring company policies
Complaining about the company or the job
Absence of commitment, concern, or dedication
Laziness and lack of motivation and enthusiasm
Negative Behaviors

7. Negative Behaviors Lack of character
Inability to get along well with others
Disrespect
Displays of anger or pettiness
Making ill-informed decisions
Taking credit for work done by others
Negative Behaviors

8. References http://charactercounts.org/sixpillars.html
References