CHARACTER COUNTS! is a nationally recognized model for character development that focuses student work on shared beliefs and values called the "Six Pillars of Character." These pillars are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
September Character Counts Nominees are:
Jayme Able, Karolyn Parker, Kristen Davis, Cole Mitchell, Ellie Perry,
Mina Tobeck, Jodi Hicks Sydney Gravelin, Casey Parson, and Benjamin Janssen
W.M.S. will be featuring the following character pillars listed below:
September: Pillar Awareness Events
Sharing the Six Pillars of Character - trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,
fairness, caring, and citizenship - with students and their families.
October: National 'Character Counts! Week' Events
Communities, businesses, schools, and families celebrate good character
and the importance of teaching basic ethical values to youth.
November: Citizenship
Being law abiding and involved in service to school, community, and country.
December: Caring
Showing understanding of others by treating them with kindness,
compassion, generosity, and a forgiving spirit.
January: Responsibility
Being accountable in word and deed. Having a sense of duty to
fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability, and commitment.
February: Respect
Showing high regard for authority, other people, self and country. Treating others as
you would want to be treated. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.
March: Fairness
Practicing justice, equity, and equality. Cooperating with one another.
Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within our diverse society.
April: Trustworthiness
Telling the truth, admitting wrongdoing. Being honest and acting with integrity.
Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.
May: Good Character Year-End Celebration
Recognizing the positive outcomes of showing good character during the year.
June, July, August: Show Your Character!
Demonstrate good character in your family, neighborhood, and summer activities.
We appreciate all of these students’ efforts in helping to make West Middle School a great place where teachers can teach and students can learn.
Mrs. Selch is the West Middle School Character Counts Coordinator.
