Character Education
CCID has implemented a school-wide character education initiative, RISE, (Respect, Integrity, Service and Empathy) which includes the use of consistent time for character education, and an emphasis of CCID’s Honor Code. RISE is taught explicitly in classes, morning announcements and assemblies at the appropriate age and developmental level, and referenced in disciplinary actions and the development of behavior management plans.
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) informs behavioral interventions, the development of social skills, conflict resolution, friendship building, and training of staff. CCID’s Character Education includes peer mentoring monitoring, delineation of schoolwide expectations, positive recognition of student behavior in line with CCID’s Honor Code, community service, digital citizenship, Civics curriculum, Hope Squads, anti-bullying, child abuse prevention, and testing ethics. CCID is in its third year of Trauma Informed Schools training, supported by the MTSS grant, which includes staff leadership team, behavior goals, book study, and consistent focus upon our most treasured assets - our children.