Smart and Good High Schools: Integrating Excellence and Ethics for Success in School, Work and Beyond

Cover Table of Contents Introduction Letter to The Reader How to Read This Report Schools Visited National Experts and Student Leaders Executive Summary Research Methodology Criteria for Promising Practices Principles of a Smart & Good High School Integrating Excellence & Ethics Chapter 1: The Call to Character Critical Challenges Facing High Schools Endnotes Chapter 2: Performance Character and Moral Character Character's Two Essential Parts: Performance Character and Moral Character Endnotes Chapter 3: The Ethical Learning Community ELC Principle 1 ELC Principle 2 ELC Principle 3 ELC Principle 4 ELC Principle 5 ELC Principle 6 Endnotes Chapter 4: The Professional Ethical Learning Community PELC Principle 1 PELC Principle 2 PELC Principle 3 PELC Principle 4 PELC Principle 5 PELC Principle 6 Endnotes Chapter 5: Fostering the 8 Strengths of Character Outcome 1: Lifelong Learner and Critical Thinker Outcome 2: Diligent and Capable Performer Outcome 3: Socially and Emotionally Skilled Person Outcome 4: Ethical Thinker Outcome 5: Respectful and Responsible Moral Agent Outcome 6: Self-Disciplined Person Outcome 7: Contributing Community Member and Democratic Citizen Outcome 8: Spiritual Person Engaged in Crafting a Life of Noble Purpose Chapter 6: Commonly Asked Questions Comprehensive Endnotes