Character Education

 

Character education is a curriculum focus for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Marble Falls I.S.D. selected the Character Counts curriculum to be used as a resource. Character Counts was developed by the Josephson Institute of Ethics in 1992. We hope that homes and businesses will support this curriculum by posting the 6 Pillars of Character in your homes and businesses, using them as focal points for discussion, and by being models of these traits.

 

The students of Marble Falls are encouraged to embrace the spirit of kindness by reaching out to other students, family and community members. The elementary character education program has an overall focus of applying kindness in everyday school lessons and activities. The curriculum consists of 6 Pillars of character that are studied throughout the school year. They are:

 

RESPECT – 1st Six Weeks

 

ØTreat others with respect

ØFollow the Golden Rule

ØBe tolerant of differences

ØUse good manners

ØUse appropriate language

ØBe considerate of the feelings of others

ØDon’t threaten, hit, or hurt others

ØDeal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

 

RESPONSIBILITY – 2nd Six Weeks

 

ØDo what your are supposed to do

ØPersevere

ØAlways do your best

ØUse self-control

ØBe self-disciplined

ØThink before you act

ØBe accountable for your choices

 

TRUSTWORTHINESS – 3rd Six Weeks

 

ØBe honest

ØDon’t deceive, cheat, or steal

ØBe reliable

ØHave the courage to do the “right” thing

ØBuild a good reputation

ØBe loyal by standing by your family, friend, and country

 

FAIRNESS – 4th Six Weeks

 

ØPlay by the rules

ØTake turns and share

ØBe open-minded by being a good listener

ØDon’t take advantage of others

ØDon’t blame others carelessly

 

CARING – 5th Six Weeks

 

ØBe kind

ØBe compassionate

ØShow you care

ØExpress gratitude

ØForgive others

ØHelp those in need

 

CITIZENSHIP – 6th Six Weeks

 

ØDo your share to make school and community better

ØCooperate

ØGet involved in community activities

ØStay informed

ØBe a good neighbor

ØObey laws and rules

ØRespect authority

ØProtect the environment