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Film Clips Character Education Program
Dear Parents/Guardians:
This year, Kedron Elementary will be participating in a new school-wide character education program. Film Clips is an exciting new approach to character education which reaches students through a medium for which they have a natural affinity: Hollywood movies. In this nine-part series, scenes from major motion pictures are used to help teachers and students engage in reflection and discussion about character and moral action.
At the core of this program are great moments from popular Hollywood movies that explore the 27 character traits that are most commonly found in character education programs throughout the country. Each character trait is explored by four age appropriate film clips especially chosen to stimulate creative reflection and discussion.
The scenes presented in this series correlate to “real life” experiences and draw students into a natural engagement with the subject. The curriculum includes discussion questions that ignite student reflection, personal exploration, and challenges students to explore and validate their priorities and values.
As a school, we will focus on one character trait per week. The character trait of the week will be posted on our weekly menu. This program will be presented during morning announcements over our school broadcast. No inappropriate material is included in any of the individual film clips.
You can find additional information concerning the Film Clips curriculum on our school website under counselor news or on the main website at www.filmclipsonline.com. We appreciate your continued support in joining us in creating and maintaining a safe, positive school environment. I welcome the opportunity to discuss any questions about the program. Please contact me at (770) 487-5425.
Best Regards,
Abigail Abel
School CounselorClassroom Guidance - counselor teaches developmental lessons relating to social/emotional skills on each grade level.
Small Group Counseling - four to six students meet weekly to work on topics such as social skills and study skills. Requires parental permission.
Individual Counseling - students meet privately with counselor to talk about personal or educational concerns.
New Knights on the Block - groups held at the end of each month to welcome new students to Kedron and help with school adjustment.
Friends Community Mentors - trained adults from the community who come into the school once per week to mentor children.
Peer Tutors - McIntoch High School students paired with students to provide mentoring.
Rainbows Program - weekly grief and loss support groups led by counselors as well as trained staff members.
Friendly Knights - staff members are paired up with students who need a compassionate, caring friend.
S.T.E.P. - Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
Parent Resource Center - We have materials in the Media Center for parents on a variety of important topics.
Parenting Resources Opportunities 2010-2011
C.A.R.E. Workshop Series
Love and Logic
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting