What Is Character Ed, Anyhow?
Character education involves teaching children about basic human values including honesty, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, equality, and respect.

The goal is to raise children to become morally responsible, self-disciplined citizens. Problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution are important parts of developing moral character. Through role playing and discussions, students can see that their decisions affect other people and things.

The State Legislature and the Governor enacted a new law in 2001 which requires instruction in civility, citizenship and character education. The Greater Johnstown School District is in compliance with the State’s position and law regarding Character Education. Therefore, Glebe Street Elementary School is also striving to develop and strengthen its character education program.

The newly formed Glebe Shared Decision Making team has adopted the ‘six pillars’ model for its character education program. Those very pillars that support the character ‘building’ that we strive for are represented through colors and positive character traits (Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Caring, Fairness, and Citizenship). All six pillars combined represent Panther Pride.

The picture above shows our newly encased structural pillars that represent the positive character traits (pillars) that we work so hard to model each day at Glebe Street Elementary School.

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