Transcript Character & Integrity - Schaumburg High School

In·teg·ri·ty
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Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical
code.
Moral soundness; honesty; freedom from
corrupting influence or motive; -- used
especially with reference to the fulfillment of
contracts, the discharge of agencies, trusts,
and the like; uprightness; rectitude.
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Character is a constellation of enduring
motivational and other traits that are
manifested in the characteristic ways that an
individual reacts to various challenges
How to Love Yourself
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Stop all criticism.
Don’t scare
yourself.
Be gentle, kind and
patient.
Be kind to your
mind.
Praise yourself.
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Support yourself.
Be loving to your
negatives.
Take care of your
body.
Work on skills you
already have
REMAIN POSITIVE
NO MATTER WHAT!
Six Pillars of
Character
Trustworthiness
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Be honest.
Don’t deceive, cheat or steal.
Be reliable – do what you say
you’ll do.
Have the courage to do the
right thing.
Build a good reputation.
Be loyal – stand by your
family, friends and country.
Respect
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Treat others with respect; follow the
Golden Rule.
Be tolerant of differences.
Use good manners, not bad language.
Be considerate of the feelings of others.
Don’t threaten hurt anyone.
Deal peacefully with anger, insults and
disagreements.
Responsibility
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Do what you are supposed to do.
Use self-control.
Be self-disciplined.
Think before you act – consider the
consequences.
Be accountable for your choices.
Fairness
Play by the rules.
 Take turns and share.
 Be open-minded; listen to
others.
 Don’t take advantage of
others.
 Don’t blame others carelessly.
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Caring
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Be kind.
Be compassionate and
show you care.
Express gratitude.
Forgive others.
Help people in need.
Citizenship
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Do your share to make your
school and community better.
Stay informed; vote.
Be a good neighbor.
Obey laws and rules.
Respect authority.
Protect the environment.
Do’s and Don’ts of Integrity
Activity
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With a partner, write list of do’s and don’ts
for being a person of integrity. You should
have AT LEAST 5 “do’s” and 5 “don’ts”. Be
prepared to share!
Answer questions:
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What happens when people live in accordance
with these guidelines?
What happens when they don’t?
In what ways can/do young people
demonstrate integrity?
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Your character is defined by what you do,
not what you say or believe.
Every choice you make helps define the
kind of person you are choosing to be.
Good character requires doing the right
thing, even when it is costly or risky.
You don't have to take the worst behavior
of others as a standard for yourself. You
can choose to be better than that.
What you do matters, and one person can
make a big difference.
The payoff for a good character is that it
makes you a better person and it makes
the world a better place.
“Some believe the greatest
threat to our national security
and future comes from no
external enemy but from the
enemy within – in our loss of
strong moral and community
values and support.”
Marian Wright Edelman