CHARACTER COUNTS! was created in 1992 with a coalition of 17 nationally prominent youth serving and educational organizations. Today there are hundreds of member organizations and CC! serves millions of children and their families every year. It is, by a very large margin, the largest character development organization in the world. The program, initially focused exclusively on the development of core ethical traits – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship (the Six Pillars of Character) – has continually evolved reflecting current research and best practices to become a comprehensive student development program embracing academic, social and emotional skills and traits as well as the Six Pillars.
LCISD will be utilizing the Six Pillars of Character throughout the year in guidance lessons, and as a foundation for our campus cultures.
LCISD Character Counts by Month 2023-2024
TRUSTWORTHINESS (September)
RESPECT (October)
RESPONSIBILITY (November/December)
FAIRNESS (January/February)
CARING (March)
CITIZENSHIP (April/May)
RESPONSIBILITY
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
FAIRNESS
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
CARING