Essential to competing in a global society are good character traits. As any employer will tell you, it is often the "intangibles" of a worker that make them so valuable to a company. Just as the skills of math, science, and reading will greatly effect a student's employability and earning potential, so also will character traits like punctuality, respect, and leadership.
The following traits are just a few that we consider to be pillars for student success.
Civic Virtue & Citizenship Lesson #1
Civic Virtue & Citizenship Lesson #2
There is a clear, and urgent need for character education. The staff of Anderson County Schools is committed to educating the whole child, which means providing opportunities and challenges that encourage personal growth. We invite every member of the community to join with us in this effort. Staff, students, parents, businesses, community and faith groups all have something to bring to this endeavor. Follow the links below to learn more.
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State of TN C.E. Symposium Attendees
" To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society." --Theodore Roosevelt