Pierre School District #32-2
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Character Ed

Character Education Traits

The Pierre School District has adopted the Boys Town Education Model for Classroom Management.
Students learn sixteen classroom social skills throughout their years of education in our school system.

Caring

Showing kindness and friendliness.  People of character show concern for the welfare of themselves and others.

“A sure way for one to lift himself up is by helping to lift someone else.” – Booker T. Washington

Self-Motivated

Internal desire that causes someone to act.

“Even if you’re on the right track you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”

– Will Rogers

Respect

To treat others with courtesy and consideration.  To treat others the way you want to be treated.

“I like you just the way you are.” – Mr. Rogers

Honesty

Honesty is the condition of being sincere and just, telling the truth, and keeping your word; not cheating or stealing.

“Truth. Like surgery, may hurt, but it cures.” – Han Suyin

Responsibility

Be accountable; think before you act; do what you are supposed to do.

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today” – Abraham Lincoln

Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness is honesty, integrity, promise keeping and loyalty.

“There are two very different things in the world.  One is to make a name for oneself and the other is to keep it.”  - Robert Schumann

Positive Attitude

Having a good outlook toward life, looking for the best in every situation.

“Problems are not stop signs – they are opportunities”

 

Citizenship

Citizenship is the state of being a citizen with its rights.

“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” 

- John F. Kennedy