Willowdale uses Character Counts, a character education framework used nation-wide. Good character is
necessary to successfully and honorably meet life's challenges. Each month, Willowdale staff and students
focus on one of the six pillars of character.
Character Counts Website
necessary to successfully and honorably meet life's challenges. Each month, Willowdale staff and students
focus on one of the six pillars of character.
Character Counts Website
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The Six Pillars of Character
Responsibility
Do what you’re supposed to do • Persevere:
keep on trying! • Do your best • Use self-control • Be
self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider
the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Do what you’re supposed to do • Persevere:
keep on trying! • Do your best • Use self-control • Be
self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider
the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Respect
Treat others with respect • Follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not
bad language • Be considerate of others • Don’t
threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with
anger, insults and disagreements
Citizenship
Do your part to improve your school and community • Protect the environment • Cooperate • Stay informed • Vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be
openminded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
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 • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends
and community
Listen to our Radio WillowWeb broadcast on Respect.
