The Henry County Schools use the character qualities listed in House Bill 605.  This bill mandates a comprehensive character education program.  In Henry County, we infuse character education into multiple school activities and lessons.  Schools may choose monthly emphasis or a weekly plan, depending on the grade level.  For example, elementary schools may choose to continue to focus on weekly character traits, while middle schools and/or high schools might choose to emphasize character traits monthly. At least one week during most months is left open for schools to choose special qualities to include or emphasize that are needed at the individual school. Web-based resources to assist in the development of character education in Henry County schools are: CONNECT! A program in Character http://www.connectingwithkids.com. These support materials include video segments, curriculum resources for grades 6 – 12; web-based correlation to the national and state standards with lesson plans, and a parent resource center.  For user name and password information, contact your child’s school or msurma@henry.k12.ga.us.    Character Education Henry County Schools 2005 - 2006 American Character Week - October 16-22, 2005 http://www.charactercounts.org/ccweek-ideas.htm August – Respect for Self August   1 - 19, 2005                    Respect for Self August 22 - 31, 20055                   School Pride Character September – School Pride September   1 –   9, 2005              Punctuality September 19 – 23, 2005              Safety September 26 – 30, 2005              Cleanliness   October – Respect for Others October   3 –   7,  2005                  Respect for Others October 10 –  14, 2005                  Courtesy October 17 –  21, 2005                  Celebrate Character Week October 24 –  31, 2005                  Kindness  November – Citizenship  November   1 –   4, 2005                Citizenship November   7 – 11, 2005                Patriotism November 14 – 30, 2005                Loyalty    December – Compassion  December   1 –   2, 2005                Compassion December   5 –   9, 2005                Kindness December 12 – 16, 2005                Generosity   January – Tolerance  January    2 –  13, 2006                Tolerance January  16 –  20, 2006                 Fairness January  23 –  31, 2006                 Diligence   February – Honesty  February   1 – 10, 2006                  Honesty February 13 – 17, 2006                  Perseverance February 27 – 28, 2006                  Self-Control    March – Patience  March   1 – 10, 2006                       Patience March 13 – 17, 2006                       Cheerfulness March 20 – 31, 2006                       Creativity    April – Respect for the Environment  April 10 – 14, 2006                         Respect for the Environment April 17 – 21, 2006                         Respect for Creation April 24 – 26, 2006                         Virtue    May – Courage  May   1 –   5, 2006                          Courage May   8 – 12, 2006                          Cooperation May 15 – 26, 2006                          Sportsmanship   Although this is a recommended format, schools may choose to emphasize the traits in a sequence that is most beneficial for the development of their students.  Georgia Center for Character Education.  A program of the Georgia Humanities Council in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Power Foundation  http://www.georgiahumanities.org.

Henry County Schools
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