Character Counts!
Character Education Program
The Six Pillars of Character
RESPECT-August-September-October
Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule.
Be accepting of differences.
Use good manners, not bad language.
Be considerate of the feelings of others.
Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone.
Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
CITIZENSHIP-November
Do your share to make your home, school, community, and world better.
Cooperate.
Get involved in community affairs.
Stay informed; vote.
Be a good neighbor.
Make choices that protect the safety and rights of others.
Protect the environment.
Volunteer.
CARING-December-January
Be kind.
Be compassionate and show you care.
Show empathy.
Express gratitude.
Forgive others and show mercy.
Help people in need.
Be charitable and altruistic.
RESPONSIBILITY-February
Do what you are supposed to do.
Plan ahead.
Be diligent.
Persevere.
Do your best.
Use self-control.
Be self-disciplined.
Think before you act.
Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes.
Set a good example for others.
Choose a positive attitude.
Make healthy choices.
FAIRNESS-March
Play by the rules.
Take turns and share.
Be open-minded
Listen to others.
Don’t take advantage of others.
Don’t blame others carelessly.
Treat all people fairly.
TRUSTWORTHINESS-April-May
Be honest in communications and actions.
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 to your values.
Keep your promises.
At the end of the month, Two Students from each homeroom class are recognized for modeling exemplary behavior in this character trait
High Flyers
Classroom Recognition Program
Classes who are observed meeting or exceeding SOAR behavior expectations
S -Safe
O -On Task
A -Accountable
R -Respectful
Celebrate Together!
Coral Cash
Individual Recognition Program
Any student who is observed in exceeding SOAR behavior expectations can earn $1 Coral Cash to spend at our Coral store.
Bullying Prevention Program
SWT.pdfStop, Walk and Talk Technique
Why should I do it:
To teach students how to stand up to behavior that they feel is offensive or not wanted
To empower students
To promote self-advocacy and self-determination
To decrease bullying and bullying related issues in school
To promote a more self-reliant, responsible, and safe climate and atmosphere
To remove barriers that interfere with positive peer interactions and academics
To create a positive school climate
When should I do it:
This strategy is best utilized and taught school-wide as part of the regular rules and procedures
Teach this strategy to students several times throughout the year
When you witness or are informed of any situations that students feel bullied, annoyed, offended or
When a student seems to react to others teasing or instigation
When a student seems to attract a lot of criticism
When students seem to have poor interactions and frequent conflicts
When students do not know how to handle conflicts well
When students complain about bullying, being picked on, teased, etc.
How do I do it:
The Stop, Walk, & Talk strategy is a great systematic program from the publication Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support, which teaches students how to deal with being bullied, bothered, teased, etc.
The program consists of teaching students to use 3 simple and progressive steps: Indicating through words and gesture to stop, walking away if the problem continues, and finally talking to an adult if the issue is still not resolved.