You
may have noticed signs or posters in your child’s school regarding Character
Education. Character Education is a
set of values that are being emphasized in our district to help students develop
positive attitudes and behavior. Social
Workers, teachers and principals in each building are encouraging students to
develop these values through lessons, discussions and presentations.
The foundation of the Character Education Program is the “Six Pillars
of Character Education” – Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Fairness,
Caring, and Citizenship.
If
you would like more information on Character Education in your child’s school,
please contact your school social worker, teacher or principal.
Additional
information regarding the concept of Character Education can be found on
websites and in the books listed below.
Respectfully
Yours, Buford by JoAnne Sneed Crawford – Grades-PreK-2
Being
Your Best by Barbara Lewis – Grades 1-5
What
do you Stand For? By Barbara Lewis – Grades 6-9
Character Counts by Maureen Duran – Grades 7-12