Character Counts Directions Follow along with the power

Character Counts Directions: Follow along with the power point and fill in the blanks on your sheet.

T TRRFCC – Trustworthiness R – Respect R – Responsibility F – Fairness C – Caring C - Citizenship

Trustworthiness Be honest Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal Be reliable – do what you say Have the courage to do the right thing Build a good reputation Be loyal – stand by your family, friends and country

Respect Treat others with respect Follow the GOLDEN RULE Be tolerant and accepting of differences Use good manners, no bad language Be considerate of feeling of others Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

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 and actions

Fairness Do be fair and just Treat people equally Make decisions without favoritism or prejudice Be consistent with consequences Don’t be too lenient or too harsh Don’t take more than your fair share Do be open-minded and impartial Get the facts

Caring Be compassionate and empathetic Be kind, loving and considerate Be thankful and express gratitude for what people do for you Forgive others for their shortcomings Don’t be mean, cruel or insensitive Be charitable and altruistic Help people in need

Citizenship Do be a good neighbor Pursue the common good Be a volunteer Vote Report wrongdoings Pay taxes Play by the rules Obey parents, teachers, coaches and authority Observe the law Honor and respect democracy