For students in Richmond, learning to greet each other without a careless insult. The governor is visiting these and other schools around the state that are encouraging good character in their students.
Character begins at home.
But more and more of our schools are reinforcing the values that parents teach, O Bannon said. Our young people will be better students today and better citizens tomorrow if they learn to respect others, be trustworthy and take responsibility for their actions. These two schools are using different approaches, but they are achieving the same admirable goal. In Fort Wayne, O Bannon learned about the personal responsibility contract that each Geyer student must sign every year. Refrain from gossiping or spreading rumors, Listen while others are speaking, Be on time, Respect others private space, Keep your hands and feet to yourself, Be respectful to everyone, and Treat others as you want to be treated.