Six Pillars of Character:
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

Character Counts

Character Counts is a partnership of schools, communities, and human service organizations working together to advance character education. This program is based on teaching the Six Pillars of Character.

Throughout the school year, Granite Mountain Middle School will be focusing on the Six Pillars of Character as a means to develop and advance student character and citizenship.

Six Pillars of Character

FAIRNESS
Play by the rules
Take turns and share
Be open-minded; listen
Don't take advantage of others
Don't blame others carelessly

CARING
Be kind
Be compassionate
Express gratitutde
Forgive others
Help people in need

CITIZENSHIP
Make your school and community better
Cooperate
Stay informed; vote
Be a good neighbor
Obey laws and rules
Respect authority

TRUSTIWORTHINESS
Be honest
Don't steal or cheat
Be reliable
Build a good reputation
Be loyal

RESPECT
Treat others with respect
Be tolerant of differences
Use good manners
Don't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone
Be considerate of others' feelings

RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do
Persever: Keep trying!
Always do your best
Use self-control; be self-disciplined
Think before you act
Be accountable