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IN FRIENDSWOOD ISD

CITIZENSHIP

CHARACTER:

According to Character Counts.org:

A person of character

Is a good person, someone to look up to and admire.
Knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do what is right.
Sets a good example for everyone.
Makes the world a better place.
Lives according to the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Responsibility

Duty

Do: Know and do your duty. Acknowledge and meet your legal and moral obligations.

Accountability

Do: Accept responsibility for the consequences of your choices, not only for what you do, but what you don't do. Think about consequences on yourself and others before you act. Think long-term. Do what you can do to make things better. Set a good example.

Don't: Look the other way when you can make a difference. Make excuses or blame others.

Pursuit of Excellence

Do: Your best. Preserve. Be prepared. Be diligent. Work hard. Make all you do worthy of pride.

Self-Control

Do: Take charge of your own life. Set realistic goals. Keep a positive outlook. Be prudent and self- disciplined with your health, emotions, time, and money. Be rational ­ act out of reason not anger, revenge or fear. Know the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. Be self- reliant- manage your life so you are not dependent on others, pay your own way whenever you can.

 

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Quote of the Month: "I must do something" always solves more problems than "Something must be done." - Unknown
Trustworthiness  February / August
Trustworthy students. . . . . 
  • are honest; don't deceive, cheat, or steal.
  • are reliable and do what they say they'll do.
  • have the courage to do the right thing.
  • have a good reputation.
  • are loyal - stand by their family, friends and country. 
Respect September / March
Respectful students. . . . . 
  • treat others with respect, follow the Golden Rule.
  • are tolerant of differences.
  • use good manners, not bad language.
  • are considerate of the feelings of others.
  • don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone.
  • deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements. 
Responsibility  October / April
Responsible students. . . . . 
  • do what they're supposed to do.
  • persevere and keep on trying!
  • always do their best.
  • use self-control and are self-disciplined.
  • think before they act and consider the consequences.
  • are accountable for their choices. 
Fairness  January / July
Fair students. . . . . 
  • play by the rules, take turns and share.
  • are open minded and listen to others.
  • don't take advantage of others.
  • don't blame others carelessly. 
Caring  December /J une
Caring students. . . . . 
  • are kind and compassionate and show they care.
  • express gratitude.
  • forgive others.
  • help people in need. 
Citizenship  November / May
Good Citizens. . . . . 
  • do their share to make their school and community better.
  • cooperate.
  • stay informed and vote.
  • are good neighbors.
  • obey laws and rules and respect authority.
  • protect the environment.  

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