Do

Think before you act - have you ever done something and thought: "What the heck was I thinking?" Take responsibility for the consequences of your actions and/or lack of action. Be reliable. If you say you will do something, DO IT! Set a good example. Act as if someone whose respect you want is always watching. Take initiative to make Rainbow better for yourself and others. Do your best. Make everything you do worthy of pride. Stick to it! Anticipate curves and obstacles in the road - move with them and overcome them.

Do not

Blame anyone else for your mistakes. Take credit for other people's work or accomplishments. The reward comes from recognizing and praising another person for a job well done! Give up! Remember those curves and obstacles in the road? Don't let them stop you. Give less than 100% on anything you do.

Do	Treat all people fairly. Listen to others and try to understand what they are feeling and saying. Consider all the facts, including opposing views, before making a decision. Make impartial decisions, using the same criteria or standards of everyone. Correct your mistakes.
Do not	Take advantage of other people's mistakes or ignorance. Take more than your fair share. Let personal preferences, prejudices, or other feelings improperly interfere with decisions which should be based on merit.

Do

Treat everyone with respect by being courteous and polite. Respect the independence and individuality of others. Taking into account the age and maturity of a person, respect his or her right to develop decision making competence. Be tolerant, appreciative, and accepting of individual differences. Judge people on their merits, not on their race, religion, nationality, gender, physical or mental condition or social and economic status.

Do not

Insult, abuse demean, mistreat or harass others. Make inappropriate or unwanted comments about a person's race, religion or gender. Use, manipulate, exploit or take advantage of other people.

HONESTY

Do	Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Be up front, candid and frank Be sincere
Do not	Betray a trust Lie, or purposely misrepresent facts or opinions. Deliberately deceive or mislead Be devious or tricky Withhold important information in relationships of trust Steal another's property Cheat or engage in tricks or sabotage

INTEGRITY

Do	Stand up for your beliefs about right and wrong Be yourself and resist pressures to do things you think are wrong Show commitment, courage and self-discipline by doing the right thing regardless of the personal cost

PROMISE-KEEPING

Do	Be reliable Keep your word Return what you borrow Pay your debts Only make commitments you firmly intend to keep
Do not	Manipulate your agreement to get out of commitments

LOYALTY

Do	Keep confidential information confidential Be discreet with private information that could be harmful or embarrassing to others Stand up for, support, help and protect your family, friends, teachers, colleagues, school, community and country
Do not	Talk behind people's backs Spread rumors or engage in gossip Lie, cheat, steal or harm others to keep or win a friendship or gain approval Betray you loyalty by asking a friend to do something wrong for your friendship

Do	Show you care about others through kindness, caring, generosity and compassion Live by the Golden Rule. . . Treating others the way you want them to treat you Think how every decision, word or action will impact every person
Do not	Be selfish! Be mean! Be cruel! De insensitive to the feelings of others!

Do	Obey laws and school rules Do your share, stay informed, vote, protect your family and community, report crimes Protect the environment Be charitable and kind
Do not	Sit on the sidelines Complain without offering a solution you are willing to try Break the rules Live in isolation Promote you own interests at the expense of someone else's Litter or pollute