CHARACTER COUNTS! is an educational framework for teaching universal values and a national coalition of organizations that support each other. The result is a culture change in your school, business or organization. CHARACTER COUNTS! improves the lives of the adults who teach it, the communities that embrace it and the students who make better choices as a result of it.<\/p>\n
Citizenship<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Do your share to make your school and community better <\/span>\u2022 Cooperate \u2022 Get involved in community affairs \u2022 Stay informed; vote \u2022 Be a good neighbor \u2022 Obey laws and rules \u2022 Respect authority \u2022 Protect the environment \u2022 Volunteer<\/span><\/p>\n Responsibility<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Do what you are supposed to do <\/span>\u2022 Plan ahead \u2022 Persevere: keep on trying! \u2022 Always do your best \u2022 Use self-control \u2022 Be self-disciplined \u2022 Think before you act \u2014 consider the consequences \u2022 Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes \u2022 Set a good example for others<\/span><\/p>\n Fairness<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Play by the rules <\/span>\u2022 Take turns and share \u2022 Be open-minded; listen to others \u2022 Don\u2019t take advantage of others \u2022 Don\u2019t blame others carelessly \u2022 Treat all people fairly<\/span><\/p>\n Caring<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Be kind <\/span>\u2022 Be compassionate and show you care \u2022 Express gratitude \u2022 Forgive others \u2022 Help people in need<\/span><\/p>\n Trustworthiness<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Be honest <\/span>\u2022 Don\u2019t deceive, cheat, or steal \u2022 Be reliable \u2014 do what you say you\u2019ll do \u2022 Have the courage to do the right thing \u2022 Build a good reputation \u2022 Be loyal \u2014 stand by your family, friends, and country<\/span><\/p>\n Respect<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule <\/span>\u2022 Be tolerant and accepting of differences \u2022 Use good manners, not bad language \u2022 Be considerate of the feelings of others \u2022 Don\u2019t threaten, hit or hurt anyone \u2022 Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements<\/span><\/p>\n St. Johns County School District Pillars of the Month<\/span><\/p>\n August <\/span>\u2013 All Pillars<\/span> \u2022<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>September<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Fairness\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>October<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Responsibility\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>November<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Citizenship\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>December<\/span> \u2013<\/span> All Pillars<\/span><\/p>\n January <\/span>\u2013 <\/span>Respect\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>February<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Caring\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>March<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Trustworthiness<\/span> \u2022 <\/span>April<\/span> \u2013<\/span> All Pillars\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>May<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Citizenship<\/span> (with an emphasis on patriotism)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n St Johns County Character Counts Video<\/a><\/p>\n