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James S. Evans Elementary School

747 Sargeant Palmateer Way / Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 / PH: 845.298.5240

Six Pillars Of Character

The Six Pillars of Character Education

Evans continues to emphasize the Six pillars of Character Education: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, CITIZENSHIP.  Below is a brief description of each pillar. 

Every Monday morning students who were exemplary in modeling the pillar of the month for the week are announced and given a certificate signed by the Principal, Eagle Buck, and Eagle to color and hang on our Excellent Eagles Tree!  

Also, on a daily basis, students can report the names of students who are representing the characteristics of the pillar of the month.  A slip of paper is filled out by a student to identify another student that was "caught" along with the action that they displayed that represented the pillar of the month.  The Principal then reads these slips on the announcements daily.  

Lastly, at the end of each month, a drawing is held live on the announcements by the Principal where student names are selected at random from the class winners and the student names on these slips.  These students receive a SPIRIT STICK and a key ring to collect them on as a reward!

 

TRUSTWORTHINESS
         Honesty
         Integrity and Reliable
         Think "True Blue"

         
RESPECT

         Treat others with respect

         Follow the "Golden Rule"

         Be tolerant and accepting of differences

         Use good manners

 

RESPONSIBILITY

         Take responsibility for actions

         Plan ahead

         Persevere: keep trying

         Think before you act

 

FAIRNESS

         Share and be fair

         Play by the rules

         Be open-minded   

         Listen to others   

         Don't take advantage of others

 

CARING

         Think heart

         Kindness and compassion

         Express gratitude

         Forgive others

         Help people in need

 

CITIZENSHIP

         Help make the school and community better

         Cooperate

         Get involved in community affairs

         Be a good neighbor

         Obey laws and rules

 

TRUSTWORTHINESS
         Honesty
         Integrity and Reliable
         Think "True Blue"

         
RESPECT

         Treat others with respect

         Follow the "Golden Rule"

         Be tolerant and accepting of differences

         Use good manners

 

RESPONSIBILITY

         Take responsibility for actions

         Plan ahead

         Persevere: keep trying

         Think before you act

 

FAIRNESS

         Share and be fair

         Play by the rules

         Be open-minded   

         Listen to others   

         Don't take advantage of others

 

CARING

         Think heart

         Kindness and compassion

         Express gratitude

         Forgive others

         Help people in need

 

CITIZENSHIP

         Help make the school and community better

         Cooperate

         Get involved in community affairs

         Be a good neighbor

         Obey laws and rules

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