Character Education

New York State Education Department mandated as part of the Project SAVE legislation that all school districts provide instruction in civility, citizenship and character education.

At the middle school, we promote the well-being of all our students by focusing on the themes of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Discussions about these themes take place in the classroom as part of the curriculum.

Our guidance counselors visit classrooms and meet with small groups of students to reinforce the concept of respecting each other. When conflicts arise between students, the guidance counselors often implement peer mediation strategies to help students resolve their issues.

School wide assemblies are held throughout the year that address certain topics about character education. Administrators meet with students at each grade level to review the Code of Conduct and to discuss their expectations about student behavior. Internet safety, the appropriate use of cell phones, emailing and text messaging, and being respectful of the individual differences of all students are examples of other topics presented at assemblies.