PETER BURNETT Elementary School - 5403 W. 138th St., Hawthorne, CA - 310-725-2151
Peter Burnett Elementary School is a firm believer in the importance of character in the lives of our students. We teach the Six Pillars of Character, a key component of Character Counts. |
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The Six Pillars of Character |
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(Definitions for Young People) |
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| Trustworthiness | Fairness |
| • Be honest | • Play by the rules |
| • Don't deceive, cheat or steal | • Take turns and share |
| • Be reliable - do what you say you'll do | • Be open-minded; listen to others |
| • Have the courage to do the right thing | • Don't take advantage of others |
| • Build a good reputation | • Don't blame others carelessly |
| • Be loyal - stand by your family, friends, and country | |
| Respect | Caring |
| • Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule | • Be kind |
| • Be tolerant of differences | • Be compassionate and show you care |
| • Use good manners, not bad language | • Express gratitude |
| • Be considerate of the feelings of others | • Forgive others |
| • Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone | • Help people in need |
| • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements | |
| Responsibility | Citizenship |
| • Do what you are supposed to do | • Do your share to make your school and community better |
| • Persevere: keep on trying! | • Cooperate |
| • Always do your best | • Get involved in community affairs |
| • Use self-control | • Stay informed; vote |
| • Be self-disciplined | • Be a good neighbor |
| • Think before you act - consider the consequences | • Obey laws and rules |
| • Be accountable for your choices | • Respect authority |
| • Protect the environment | |
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