• Character Program-Mrs. Taylor

  In 2008-2009 St. Theresa School implemented a Character Education program. This is a PreK-8^th grade curriculum highlighting the Six Pillars of Character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
  The goal is to provide a framework for ethical living.
  2 students from each class are nominated and elected each
  month for representing that month’s character trait.
  (September was Respect, October is Caring, and
  November will be Citizenship). These students comprise
  the Character Council, which is an honor and a responsibility. Character Council members are called upon
  to help present to the early childhood students, and mentor
  older students. The students and teachers have responded enthusiastically to this approach which accentuates the positive, rather than focus on negative behavior.

  Personal Safety: Every year students are taught personal
  safety through our W.H.O. (We Help Ourselves) program
  puppet shows, and through group discussions for more mature students. Involvement and input of parents are always welcome
  as we work together to support the healthy development of St. Theresa’s students.

  Internet Safety is addressed through special presentations by
  the FBI and reinforced in guidance classes.

  Positive Discipline is another approach being used to integrate guidance into the classroom. Beginning in PreK-3 through
  4^th grade and eventually through Junior High, our teachers are practicing a new approach to resolving issues between students. This method involves student class meetings and is
  child centered, rather than adult centered.