NJ Department of Education Best Practices in Character Education: High School (9-12)
Are you looking for successful practices that address the educational needs of students and help them achieve New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards? You’re in the right place! Below are examples of school programs that have received New Jersey Department of Education Best Practices awards in the Character Education / Citizenship category. Each example includes a detailed description of the practice, alignment with the Core Standards, program assessments, and ideas for replication and inclusion of special needs students. |
| Practice |
Grades |
School |
Year |
NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards |
| All-Star Trading Cards Program |
9-12 |
Wildwood High School |
2002-03 |
2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 6.4, 9.1 and 9.2 |
| Civics and Government Institute |
9-12 |
Montclair High School |
2002-03 |
3.2, 3.3 3.4, 6.2, 6.4,.6.5, 6.6, 9.1 and 9.2
|
| Dramatic Bees |
9-12 |
Bayonne High School |
2002-03 |
1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, and 9.2
|
| Operation Bulldog: Engaging Students in Civic Responsibility Through Service-Learning |
9-12 |
Colonia High School |
2002-03 |
Conversion to most recent Curriculum Standards coming soon.
|
| Scholars for Service: Combining Enrichment with Character Education |
9-12 |
Cranford High School |
2002-03 |
Conversion to most recent Curriculum Standards coming soon. |
