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Queen Anne's County
believes
Character Counts!

All children and youth need caring, supportive adults in their lives in order to become responsible, productive citizens in their community. The Queen Anne's County Character Counts! initiative places community volunteers in classrooms to deliver lessons on the pillars of character to have the largest possible impact on the youth of Queen Anne's County.

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The pillar of the month for April is... TRUSTWORTHINESS!

Show TRUSTWORTHINESS by...​

  • Be honest. Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal.

  • Have integrity. Do what you say you’ll do.

  • Keep your promises.

  • Be loyal. Stand by your values.

Conversation Starters:

  • Tell us about a time when being honest was hard — but you did it anyway. What happened?

  • Why do you think people sometimes avoid telling the truth, even when honesty would help in the long run?

  • How does someone earn your trust? What kinds of honest actions make you trust someone more?

  • If trust is broken, what do you think it takes to rebuild it? Can honesty help fix mistakes?

QACPS School Staff Recognitions

We know our schools have some AMAZING staff members and we want to hear all about it! Complete this form and we will surprise a staff member with a special recognition for exhibiting the Pillars of Character everyday for our students.

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Become a Business of Character

Businesses are an important ally in our efforts to encourage and instill character in our schools and communities.​ Youth are the future workforce, after all!

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To become a Business of Character, your business must:​

  1. Serve by example - agree to be people of character by following and adhering to the Six Pillars of Character.

  2. Display, at your business, a poster and window decal, provided by Character Counts!

  3. Fulfill at least one of the Character Counts! commitments listed in our business packet.

Character Counts!

Our Vision:

We, the Character Counts! Advisory Council,

envision a community where people of all ages practice the values of

TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, AND CITIZENSHIP

 

Our Goals:

Strengthen personal character traits.

Build families with character.

Build a more cohesive community.

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VOTED FAVORITE ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE!

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Melinda Ray
Character Counts! Coordinator

104 Powell Street
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-6677 x2166
mray@qac.org

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