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Lagos staff and students have implemented the Character Counts program, the most widely used approach to character education.  Character Counts promotes the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.  We pledge to demonstrate these character traits in our daily lives because it is the right thing to do!

TRUSTWORTHINESS
 Think "True Blue"

Be honest  ●  Don't deceive, cheat or steal ●  Be reliable - do
what you say you'll do  ●  Build a good reputation  ●  Have the
courage to do the right thing  ●  Be loyal - stand by your family,  
friends and country
      

RESPECT
 Think "The Golden Rule"

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, hit or
hurt anyone  ●  Deal peacefully with anger, insults and
disagreements
      

RESPONSIBILITY
 Think "Environment"

Do what you are supposed to do  ●  Always do your best  ● 
Use self-control: be self-disciplined  ●  Be accountable for your 
actions  ●  Think before you act - consider the consequences  ●
Persevere: keep on trying!
      

FAIRNESS
 Think "Equal orange slices"

Play by the rules  ●  Take turns and share  ●  Be open-minded;
listen to others  ●  Don't blame others carelessly  ●  Don't take  
advantage of others
      

CARING
 Think "Heart"

Be kind  ●  Be compassionate and show you care  ●  Express         
gratitude  ●  Forgive others  ●  Help people in need
      

CITIZENSHIP
 Think "Royalty" or "Purple Heart"

Do your share to make your school and community better  ●  Stay
informed and vote  ●  Cooperate  ●  Be a good neighbor  ●  Obey
laws and rules  ●  Protect the environment