It is the foundation for everything we do as good citizens at school. However, our convictions are that integrity, compassion, action, responsibility, and excellence are universal principles that must be learned. I CARE is not just another addition to the curriculum. It is a total community commitment. Teachers, families, businesses, and community members are working together to teach our children to be responsible adults.
Most educators believe that our nation is in deep moral decay.
Our students are continually bombarded with conflicting messages about how they should live their lives and what they should believe. Moral deficiencies are regularly reflected in their behavior. Schools can no longer be ethical bystanders. It is imperative that teachers weave these principles into their daily lesson plans. If we believe these principles to be true, we should be committed to teach them.