Character Counts

Character Counts is a program that encompasses the pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. At Rock Creek, we teach, enforce, advocate and model these six pillars. Character Counts was designed as a character-development framework that can be implemented on many levels. It works in a single classroom as well as an entire school community.

We believe character can be taught and, if modeled correctly, students will have the tools to make good moral decisions in their lives.

  • Trustworthiness

    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, friend, and country

  • Respect

    Treat others with respect by following the Golden Rule

    Use good manners, not bad language

    Be considerate of the feelings of others

    Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone

    Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

    Be tolerant of others

  • Responsibility

    Do what you are suppose to do

    Persevere: Keep on trying

    Always do your best

    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 blame others carelessly

  • Caring

    Be kind

    Be compassionate and show you care

    Express Gratitude

    Forgive others

    Help people in need

  • Citizenship

    Do your share to make your school and community better

    Cooperate

    Get involved in community affairs

    Be a good neighbor

    Obey laws and rules

    Respect authority

    Protect the environment

    Volunteer