- TRUSTWORTHINESS: Be honest • 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 — stand by your family, friends and country.
- RESPECT: Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant 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.
- RESPONSIBLILITY: Do what you are supposed to do • Preserve: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices.
- FAIRNESS: Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to other • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly.
- CARING: Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need.
- CITIZENSHIP: Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment.
TRRFCC: Students can use this acronym to help them remember that people with good character are terrific
The Rapid City Character Counts Coalition also recognizes the American Indian Values of GENEROSITY, COOPERATION, COURAGE and HONORING ELDERS/HONORING YOUTH. These character traits are the basis for developing more ethical students, employees and citizens, in our local communities and throughout the country.
Simply put, Character Counts! helps kids make better choices, making everyone’s life better.
| Rapid City Character Counts would like to thank you to these Rapid City sponsors: | |
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Wal- Mart |
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Chiropratic Works! |
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Cosmopolitan Club |
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Chiesman Center for Democracy |
