With the help of local and state sponsors, 7th grade students from Glencoe Middle School 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 Programs 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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- Glencoe Middle School 7th graders gathered today to begin their #GoodCharacter journey with the American Character program!
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- Carson & Kylie Riley have to keep the ball in the air for 2 minutes! Can they do it?
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- Now Carson & Kylie Riley have help from Kaylen & Roy! Can they do it?
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- We can “keep the ball moving” by working together with our peers and mentors!
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- Now everyone is going to give it a shot! These 7th graders promised to keep the ball in the air– can they do it?
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- Mission– work as a team and don’t drop the ball.
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- Will this student “keep the ball in the air” all alone, or rely on others!?!
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- We work as a team and we don’t “drop the ball”.
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- Everyone working together can keep the ball moving!
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- 4 beach balls= 4 times the work, 4 times the community support, and 4 times the fun!
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- Everyone working together to not “drop the ball!”
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- You can do more when you rely on your support team!
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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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- Glencoe students learned they can always rely on their peers and mentors!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- 4 beach balls= 4 times the work, 4 times the community support, and 4 times the fun!
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- Surrounded by mentors as they keep the ball moving!
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- Now our students have help! Community leaders help students keep the ball moving!
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- Take action, identify issues, work with mentors and so much more!
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- We can “keep the ball moving” by working together with our peers and mentors!
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- Everyone working together to not “drop the ball!”
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- 4 beach balls= 4 times the work, 4 times the community support, and 4 times the fun!
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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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- Glencoe Middle 7th graders are surrounded by Super Citizens to help them become #Goodcharacters.
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- Thank you to the Glencoe Middle School 7th-grade #GoodCharacter team, which includes Superintendent Dr Alan Cosby, Central office representative Tisha Howell, School Board member Tim Womack & Scarlett Farley, Principal Kenny Clevengerl, Assistant Principal Adrian Payne, and Jason Gilley.