With the help of Troy Bank & Trust, 7th grade students from Pike Liberal Arts 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 held Monday, 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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- Pike Liberal students take their Pledge of Allegiance before their kickoff!
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- Students stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance as they begin their American Character Journey!
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- Thank you to our sponsors who understand that these lessons are more important than ever!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- We work as a team and we don’t “drop the ball”.
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- We work as a team and we don’t “drop the ball”.
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- Pike Liberal Arts 7th Grade can’t wait to show how they are going to make a difference!