With the help of local and state sponsors, 6th grade students from Covington County Schools are beginning the American Character Program this year. Students will learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in a format that uses <em>excitement</em> as its engagement platform. The lessons are in comic book format and expand into class exercises and activities that have <em>serious</em> impact. After studying the character and impact of historical American figures, they are then challenged to put their own character in action.
At the kickoff event, students were introduced to the program and the service learning component that will empower them to make a difference in their community and beyond. These “#GoodCharacters” projects will see students, along with local mentors, working to solve real issues. And, in the program’s conclusion, they’ll hold a #GoodCharacters Expo where they show off their bright ideas and the big deeds they accomplished.
<em>The middle school program is a continuation of the <a href=”http://libertylearning.org/watch” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>our Hands on Liberty and Super Citizen Programs</a> which has inspired and taught similar concepts to many of these students in elementary school. </em>
We’re pretty sure these students “had a ball” at the kickoff!
Take a look at the gallery below!
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- A new journey begins! Students are ready to explore the American Character Program and discover how the choices they make can shape who they become.
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- Every story starts somewhere.
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- The first chapter starts now.
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- The first chapter starts now.
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- Their American Character story starts here.
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- First stop: discovering what character looks like in action.
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- Every great journey begins with a first step—and a first page.
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- The first chapter of their American Character journey is officially underway.
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- Ready to turn the page?
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- The pages are ready. The journey is just beginning.
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- Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance gets us focused on the task at hand!
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- It starts with two! Camden and Grace took on the challenge: Keep the ball moving! A simple challenge with a bigger lesson—every person has a role to play.
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- Now they have help from two of their friends! Can they do it?
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- It takes all of us! What started with two students quickly became an entire community working together to keep the ball moving.
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- Everyone has a role to play! Superintendent Nikki Guilford joined students, teachers, administrators, mentors, and guests in the ultimate American Character challenge—keep the ball moving!
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- 3 beach balls= 3 times the work, 3 times the community support, and 3 times the fun!
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- Giving it their best shot!
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- Now everyone is going to give it a shot! These 6th graders promised to keep the ball in the air– can they do it?
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- Thank you to the Covington County 6th Grade #GoodCharacter team, including Superintendent Nikki Guilford, Cassandra Anderson from Central Office, and teachers of Covington County Schools!