CITIZENSHIP

Color: purple – think regal purple as representing the state

Citizenship, at its core, is social responsibility in action. It is doing your part for the common good, serving your community, and helping make our democracy work. One person can make a big difference!

Do Your Share

DO:  Be a good citizen and a good neighbor • Care about and pursue the common good •Be a volunteer — help your school and community be better, cleaner and safer • Protect the environment by conserving resources, reducing pollution and cleaning up after yourself •Participate in making things better by voicing your opinion, voting, serving on committees, reporting wrongdoing and paying taxes

Respect Authority and the Law

DO:  Play by the rules • Obey parents, teachers, coaches, and others who have been given authority • Observe just laws • Honor and respect principles of democracy