With the help of local and state sponsors, 7th grade students from Dothan Preparatory Academy are beginning the American Character Program this year. Students will learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in a format that uses excitement as its engagement platform. The lessons are in comic book format and expand into class exercises and activities that have serious 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.
The middle school program is a continuation of the Super Citizen Program which has inspired and taught similar concepts to many of these students in elementary school.
We’re pretty sure these students “had a ball” at the kickoff, and we’re excited to revisit them for the Expo! Take a look at the gallery below!
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Liberty Learning Foundation’s Penny Kinsey welcomes the crowd to the event.
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This 7th grader leads everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Liberty Learning Foundation’s Penny Kinsey speaks to the 7th graders.
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The 7th graders watch a short video to learn what they’ll be doing the next few weeks.
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These 7th graders will be going through a wonderful journey learning about character.
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The 7th graders watch a short video to learn what they’ll be doing the next few weeks.
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These 7th graders will be going through a wonderful journey learning about character.
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#GoodCharacters!
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Liberty Learning Foundation’s Penny Kinsey explains the team building activity they are about to participate in.
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The students work together as a team to keep the ball in the air.
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This activity teaches the students to work together as a team.
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The students work together as a team to keep the ball in the air.
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This activity teaches the students to work together as a team.
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The students work together as a team to keep the ball in the air.
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This activity teaches the students to work together as a team.
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The students work together as a team to keep the ball in the air.
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They had a ball!
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Don’t drop the ball!
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The World Needs You!
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Liberty Learning Foundation’s Becky Saunders takes a moment to thank our generous sponsors onstage.
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Thanks to everyone who came out for the event!
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We are so thankful to our generous sponsors!