Clean Slate — Every school year students are confronted with a choice. Will it be a year like the last, or can they learn from past mistakes and make it even better? What will they choose to write on their clean slate?
Key Idea: Getting a Fresh Start
Character Traits: Respect - Responsibility - Positive Attitude - Perseverance

Fate, Freedom, and Coming to School — Democracies are made strong by educated, responsible, and caring citizens. Some would say that a democracy cannot survive without citizens who are capable of making informed and wise choices. This is an opportunity for students to consider the benefits of a free and public education and how their education can impact our common future.
Key Ideas: Citizenship - The Importance of Educated Citizens in a Democratic Society
Character Trait: Responsibility

Getting Your ZZZs — It's been said that without sleep we all become tall two-year-olds. How does sleep impact our performance? . . . how we treat others? What is our personal responsibility when it comes to getting enough sleep?
Key Ideas: Plenty of sleep improves performance at school - Importance of sleep to health and well-being
Character Traits: Responsibility - Self-Respect - Caring - Positive Attitude

Going Back to the Future — It's been said that remembering the past gives power to the present. Students have the opportunity to reflect on both the mistakes and the successes of the past school year so they can learn from these experiences and be empowered to set new goals for the upcoming school year.
Key Ideas: Learning from Past Mistakes - Memory and Learning - Reflection
Character Traits: Responsibility - Wisdom

Great Expectations! — Students examine their expectations for the school year and how the first days of school can set the tone.
Key Idea: Setting the tone for the school year with great expectations
Character Traits: Respect - Caring - Citizenship

Playing by the Rules — Rules help us maintain order, fairness, and safety. Most rules are established for an excellent reason and are intended to benefit the whole community. Students explore the rationale for rules, responsible ways to challenge rules, and the need to follow rules as responsible members of society.
Key Ideas: Rationale for rules - Following rules for the benefit of self and others - Golden Rule
Character Traits: Responsibility - Citizenship

Strength of Habit — Aristotle once said "The habits we form from childhood make no small difference, but rather make all the difference." Students explore the idea that it is easier to form positive habits now than to break bad habits, and that our habits shape our character and our character determines the outcome of our lives.
Key Ideas: Creating good habits -Habits help form our character and determine our future
Character Traits: Self-Respect - Self-Responsibility - Citizenship

Turning Inspiration into Action — Ever get inspired watching sports? Most of us admire the energy, health, and strength of the athletes. Help your students turn that burst of inspiration into action. By getting fit, they can experience more energy, and might perform better at school. With these materials, students will explore how to turn inspiration into activity.
Key Ideas: Physical Fitness - Getting and Staying Motivated
Character Traits: Self-Responsibility - Self-Respect