CHARACTER COUNTS!  


Jose

Age: 12 The Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship
Grade: 7
School: Divisadero Middle School, Visalia Unified School District
Pillar: Trustworthiness

Language Arts teacher Traci Hildreth says, "Jose exemplifies the attribute of trustworthiness. He always demonstrates academic excellence and ethical behavior. Jose loves soccer and desperately wanted to try out for the Divisadero Soccer Team but made the decision to attend extended day classes instead. He is respected by all his peers, even those that have chosen a different path. Jose has the ability to interact well in a diverse setting and always maintains excellent conduct under any circumstances."

Visalia Times-Delta, Tulare Advance-Register Tulare County Office of Education