Values and character are formed by the social environments of homes, schools, and communities, Clear expectations, personal management of behavior and responsibility, a supportive environment, and pride in complying with the norms of the community help shape behavior. Families, schools and communities have a profound influence on character, ethics, and values in both direct and indirect ways, and school communities have a responsibility to teach, demonstrate, and promote ethical behavior. All stakeholders in the education process must work in partnership to ensure the successful development of the citizens of future generations. School communities shall be maintained in which positive behavior is practiced, demonstrated, modeled, and reinforced within an environment of mutual respect and dignity. Character education is a foundation of the schools' major mission of successful teaching and learning.
Students are prepared to live an contribute as citizens in a democratic society.
Families, schools, and communities work in partnership to model and develop qualities of good character and ethical decision-making abilities. Schools will continue to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate and practice good character. Every school shall have a program to support efforts to build good character. The process of integrating character education in school-wide programs will include the involvement of students, staff, families and the greater school community. Staff members are expected to model good character and citizenship and ethical decision-making.