Character Counts Program

Posted by Susan Patereau 
 
Debbie Flores, Superintendant of GUSD, and fellow Rotarian, presented information on an exciting new program at GUSD called Character Counts.
 

Debbie brought with her Scott Otteson, Principal of Glen View, Sylvia Reyes, Principal of Las Animas, John Perez, Principal of Christopher High School, and Jim Simoni, Attorney and graduate of Leadership Gilroy 2008. All presented information about the Character Counts program. Marilyn Ayala from GUSD Office also attended.

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What is Character Counts?

The most widely implemented non-profit approach to character education.

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Who sponsors Character Counts?

Administered by the nonprofit Josephson Institute, Character Counts is neither religious nor political. Because it works, Character Counts is used by both secular and faith-based groups and supported by public officials of both major parties.

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How does Character Counts work?

Character Counts is a means to advance behavior goals using a framework based on basic values called the six pillars of Character:

Trustworthiness

Respect

Responsibility

Fairness

Caring

Citizenship

Who can benefit from Character Counts?

Character Counts can be applied in youth training, sports, business, public service, and policing.

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You and your company can find out more about Character Counts at: http://charactercounts.org.