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 held Tuesday, 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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- These students say the Pledge of Allegiance together before the American Character Kickoff!
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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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- They didn’t drop the ball as they learned the importance of working together to solve problems and make a difference!
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- We work as a team and we don’t “drop the ball”.
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- They didn’t drop the ball as they learned the importance of working together to solve problems and make a difference!
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- Standing together to say the Pledge of Allegiance before the AC Kickoff!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- With the help of community supporters like Shannon Collins & Kevin Tharp from ScreenTech, these 7th graders didn’t “drop the ball” as they worked together!
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- They didn’t drop the ball as they learned the importance of working together to solve problems and make a difference!
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- Dothan 7th graders are so lucky to have such amazing teachers and awesome sponsors!
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- Starting off their American Character Journey with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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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- They didn’t drop the ball as they learned the importance of working together to solve problems and make a difference!
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- Starting off their American Character Journey with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- They didn’t drop the ball as they learned the importance of working together to solve problems and make a difference!
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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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- Standing together to say the Pledge of Allegiance before the AC Kickoff!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
