ACADEMICS

Character Counts

• NPES adopted a formal approach to Character Education using the Josephson Institute’s Six Pillars of Good Character, CharacterCounts! Program.  This esteemed group identified universal values ? trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. These six pillars are strongly emphasized throughout all aspects of the curriculum.
• All students are expected to adhere to the NPES Code of Conduct which is based on the six pillars.  NPES’ Code of Conduct is included in this packet. 
• The foundation of NPES’ Character Education Program for grades 6-8 is rooted in Wise Skills, Wisdom for Life, Character Counts Program from the Josephson Institute, Copyright 2001 and Owning Up, by Rosalind Wiseman, Research Press, Copyright 2009.
• The foundation of NPES’ Character Education Program for grades K-5 is rooted in Connect With Character, Character Counts Program, from the Josephson Institute, Copyright 2009.