"Academics is the cornerstone of education, but character is the building block of life."
-- Dale Frederick, District Superintendent of Schools, Pittsburgh, PA
If you believe that good character is as important as a good mind, then our character and values classes are for you. Some of our classes are listed below.
"Values: What Do You Think?" : This class discusses the following topics:
What are values?
Lying
Cheating
Stealing
Promises
Thoughtfulness
1st Grade and up
This class runs for 5 weeks
"What Should I Do?" This class discusses the following topics:
The Fight-Getting Along with One Another
The Game-Following the Rules During a Game
The New Girl- On Being Different
Lunch Money- The Rights of Ownership
The Project- Cooperating with Others
Standing Up-Accepting Responsibility
1st grade and up
This class runs for 5 weeks.
Time Management for Kids: PDA, Daytimer? Blackberry? No, this is not what this class is about. This class will introduce the child to the concept of time as a commodity that can be wasted or judiciously used. Topics will focus on what time is, at the most basic level. The learners will reflect on how they spend their time. They will practice strategies that are necessary for planning one's time. They will discuss the obstacles that affect effective time management. They will be introduced to the skills and strategies necessary to stick with the time management plan they make.
3rd grade and up.
This class runs for 5 weeks
A Child’s World: These series are a gentle approach to introduce the child to herself or himself and to the world around.
Who Am I?: (Concept of Self) This class will cover topics such as:
The Joy of Being You
Nothing is Something to Do
People Packages
All Kinds of Feelings
Do You Believe in Wishes?
How Do I Learn:
(Concept of Learning) This class will cover topics such as:Who’s Afraid?
Do You Forget
Figuring Things Out
What Next: Planning and decision making
Making Mistakes
Getting Along (Concept of Relationships with Others)
Smiles Don’t Just Happen
Sticks and Bones
Will you be my Friend
It’s Mine
I Don’t Care Anyhow
Topical Classes: Through videos, situational stories, and fairy tales, students examine the following concepts:
Honesty
Responsibility
Courage
Work
Friendship
Perseverance
Loyalty
Self-Discipline
