The Six Pillars of Character

Responsibility * Respect * Caring * Trustworthiness * Citizenship * Fairness

Respect- Yellow (The first week of October we celebrate Week of Respect.)

• Treat others with respect and follow the “Golden Rule”

• Be tolerant and accepting of differences

• Use good manners and avoid bad language

• Be considerate of the feelings of others

• Deal peacefully with anger, insults or disagreements

• Never threaten, hit, or hurt anyone!

Responsibility- Green

• Do what you are supposed to do

• Persevere: keep giving your best

• Use self-control; be disciplined

• Think before you act and consider consequences

• Be accountable for your actions

• Set a good example for others

• Take ownership of poor choices and learn from them

Fairness- Orange

• Play by the rules

• Take turns and share with others

• Be open to new ideas

• Treat other people fairly

• Do not take advantage of others

Caring- Red

• Be kind to others and yourself

• Show you care!

• Express gratitude and forgiveness

• Help other people in need

Trustworthiness- Blue

• Be honest

• Do not steal or cheat

• Do the right thing, even if you are the only one

• Be reliable- do what you say you will do

• Be loyal to your teachers, your friends, your family and your school

Citizenship- Purple

• Do your share to make Southwood School and Old Bridge a better place!

• Cooperate with others

• Be a good neighbor

• Obey rules and laws inside of school and outside of school

• Respect authority

• Protect our environment

Throughout the school year, we review and reinforce all six pillars of character. Each month, we focus on one particular pillar.

September - Review all six pillars.
October & November - Respect (Yellow)
December - Citizenship (Purple)
January - Fairness (Orange)
February - Caring (Red)
March - Responsibility (Green)
April - Trustworthiness (Blue)
May & June - Review & reinforce all six pillars.