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Another successful element of the "Middle
School Experience" is the character development fostered
in each student. Coupled with our academic rigor, our
character student-development programs afford our students
a chance to address self-confidence, acceptance, and independence
under the caring guise of exceptional adults.
It is through these offerings that we can
develop meaningful adult relationships, so valuable in their
transference to the classroom. To this end, we strive to provide
programs that take advantage of relationships to further the
academic and character development of our students.
Character education provides once-a-week
class time with the Middle School Director of Student Services,
including a curriculum on relationship development, goal setting,
and drug and alcohol awareness. Our program also provides
8-20 hours of community service per student for Louisville
agencies and establishes a commitment to life-long philanthropy
and service. Our students gave 2,688 hours of community service
to 14 agencies in 2003-04.
We take great pride in our effort to foster
character development in our students so they can meet or
exceed our high expectations and embrace a life of learning.
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