"Good character is...what you feel in your heart, what you think in your head, and what you do with your hands."

What is Character Education?
Character Education is the long-term process of helping young people develop good character by acting upon fairness, honesty, compassion, responsibility, and respect for others.

Good character doesn't just happen...it develops over time with constant...TEACHING, EXAMPLE, LEARNING & PRACTICE.

"Character education manifests itself in teacher practice as respect for students as a responsible, active learner." --Williams

Effect on Character Education in Our Schools

• helps make good schools more civil and caring communities.
• reduces negative student behavior such as violence, pregnancy, substance abuse, and increases respect for teachers, parents, and peers.
• improves young people to be responsible citizens and productive members of society