CHARACTER COUNTS!CHARACTER COUNTS!SMSM the Basicsthe Basics

The Pillars and BeyondThe Pillars and BeyondThe Pillars and BeyondThe Pillars and Beyond

What do Folks say What do Folks say about Character?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

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

Why Should 4-HWhy Should 4-H Be Involved? Be Involved?

What Does the Research Say?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.

Mission of this InnovationMission of this Innovation Develop School Communities that

Value, Teach and Exercise Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

Local Goals of this Local Goals of this CurriculumCurriculum

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.

Implementation of the Implementation of the Character Counts! CurriculumCharacter 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)

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)

6 Pillars6 Pillars T - Trustworthiness R - Respect R - Responsibility F - Fairness C - Caring C - Citizenship

TrustworthinessTrustworthiness Color - Blue (A person is true blue.) Key Terms -

– Integrity– Honesty– Promise-Keeping– Loyalty

TrustworthinessTrustworthiness 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

RespectRespect Color - Yellow (for the Golden Rule) Key Terms -

– Golden Rule– Tolerance– Nonviolence– Courtesy

RespectRespect

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

ResponsibilityResponsibility Color - Green ( for Growing) Key Terms -

– Duty– Accountability– Pursue Excellence– Self-Control

ResponsibilityResponsibility

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

FairnessFairness Color - Orange (divide an orange) Key Terms -

– Justice– Openness

FairnessFairness 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

CaringCaring Color - Red (for the heart) Key Terms -

– Concern for Others– Charity

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

CitizenshipCitizenship Color - Purple (purple heart award) Key Terms -

– Do Your Share– Respect Authority and the Law

CitizenshipCitizenship Do Your Share to Make your School

and Community Better Cooperate Be a Good Neighbor Obey and Follow Rules Protect the Environment

Decision MakingDecision Making

Decision MakingDecision Making