1. The Six Pillars of Character
Meadowlark Elementary School
All-Star Character Education
Program

2. You always SCORE BIG with good character!
A person of good character is:
a role model who sets a good example for everyone.
someone you admire and look up to.
someone who makes the world a better place.
does the right thing, even when no one is watching.
You can be a person of good character, too, by possessing six important traits. We call these traits the six pillars of character.

3. THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER

4. Trustworthiness
Be honest - don’t lie, steal or cheat.
Always keep your promises.
Be courageous enough to do what is right even though it may be difficult.

5. Respect
Be courteous and polite; don't insult people, make fun of them, or call them names.
Listen to what other people have to say.
Conduct yourself with dignity and pride.

6. Create and maintain a safe living environment.
Responsibility
Create and maintain a safe living environment.
Be reliable and dependable; when you agree to do something, do it.
Think before you act and imagine the consequences.

7. Play by the rules, and don’t be a sore-loser.
Fairness
Play by the rules, and don’t be a sore-loser.
Think about how your actions will affect others.
Don't play favorites.

8. Caring
Treat people with kindness and generosity.
Be sensitive to people's feelings; never be mean or hurtful.
Always remember - we become caring people by doing caring things!

9. Citizenship
Do your share to make your school, your community and the world a better place.
Participate in community activities and be a good neighbor.
Respect family values and follow the rules of your school and society.

10. THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER

11. Six Pillars Color Code Trustworthiness -“True Blue!”
Respect - “The Golden Rule”
Responsibility - “Reliable like a solid oak tree!”(green)
Fairness – “Like an Orange divided in equal parts”
Caring – “Like a Red Heart”
Citizenship – “Regal Purple like an important state”

12. The Six Pillars are TRRFCC
T rustworthiness
R espect
R esponsibility
F airness
C aring
C itizenship

13. Character Counts!