Santa Rita has made a commitment to help students develop life skills by focusing on one character trait each month, as inspired by the book and website Character Counts. This character trait is incorporated not only into serious discussions in the classroom, but also into many other student activities.  We would like to share the highlighted trait each month with you and offer ideas on how to bring these important life skills into your daily conversations and activities at home.

Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility,  Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

Defining Trustworthiness: Trustworthiness is being honest and telling the truth. Trustworthy people do what they say they will
do. They do what they know is right even if it is hard to do so. A trustworthy person is a loyal friend.

What Can Parents Do To Promote Trustworthiness?

1. Teach your child by word and example. Avoid dishonesty, especially in front of your child and never ask your child to lie for you.
2. Encourage honesty even when it may cause your child to get into trouble. Praise efforts to be honest and point out good examples whenever you see them.
3. Keep your commitments, be on time and do what you say you will do, especially when your child is involved.
4. Teach that people need the courage to say "no" when friends ask them to do something that seems wrong. Explain it is wrong to ask a friend to be untrustworthy.

Consider becoming a “Character Coach” to help plan and organize Character Counts! activities and develop this worthwhile life skills program at Santa Rita.  Contact Debbie Munro at debbie^atwhitespaceink.com 941-9541 or Shauna Nash sjhnash^atcomcast.net 948-8845.

This is only one of the six pillars of character.
View our other character pages.
Trustworthiness , Respect , Responsibility,  Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.