A Character Driven Education
A Look at Character Education in the Classroom
For over sixty years, we have placed a high importance on developing the character of our students. One of the reasons for the establishment of our school back in 1961 was the desire of the founding parents to have their children educated in an environment where character education was integral to the curriculum. We incorporate character qualities into classroom discussions and projects beginning in kindergarten and by the time our students graduate, they possess a strong sense of morality, emotional intelligence, and character.
Every month, a PHS class does a performance about one of our character qualities during a Friday Assembly. During rehearsals and performances, students build self-confidence, work together as a team, practice their memorization skills, and reflect on the character quality they are presenting.
Pictured to the right are sixth graders presenting our Character Quality of Self-Control along with their study of Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt—all brought to life with popular songs and dance.
