The Cobb County Character Education program was formed to support parents' efforts in developing good character in their children. The schools, parents and communities identified a list of character words and definitions deemed important regardless of a person's political leanings, race, gender or religious convictions.
The purpose of the Character Education program is to integrate good character traits into the total school environment, as well as into the community. These words and definitions focus on the attitudes and personal qualities that build a foundation for success in life and work. These character traits are embedded throughout the curriculum and are a daily focus of both students and school staff members.
Each month, beginning in September, one major character trait will be highlighted. Each week will feature a character word that contributes to the major character trait. These words are included on your PTSA calendar pages, and you can also download the schedule of words provided by Cobb County Board of Education.
In addition to the Character Education program that exists in every school in Cobb County, a positive leadership development class exists in each high school. These classes, called Principled Thinking, focus on development of positive student leadership skills. The purpose of the Principled Thinking class is to establish and promote character driven student leaders for the community and school. Ultimately, this will evolve into community service projects, as well as into deeper integration within the total school community.
