With the help of local and state sponsors, 6th grade students from Cullman 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 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 our Hands on Liberty and 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!
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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- Their American Character story starts here.
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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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- It starts with two! These students 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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- We gave these students a task– can they follow through?
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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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- Giving it their best shot!
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- We can do more when we rely on help from others!
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- It takes a community to invest in our students. Thank you, Dr. Shane Barnette, Superintendent; Jyme Jennings, Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator; Cathi Bradford of the Cullman County Republican Party; Vickie Swader, Olivia Williams, and Pam Hanners of Redstone Federal Credit Union; Jacqueline Schendel of the Better Business Bureau; and Cortney Myrex of the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office for being part of the team and helping students grow into confident, responsible citizens!