Phenix City Schools aim to become ‘Schools of Character’

PHENIX CITY, Ala. ( WRBL ) — Phenix City Schools are hoping to implement big changes in school culture through what its calling a “bold new initiative.”

Through a district-wide effort, Phenix City Schools aims to transform every school in the district into a “School of Character.”

“Our goal is to create schools where kindness, respect, and integrity are the norm, not the exception,” Superintendent Dr. Janet Sherrod said.

Phenix City Schools says a “School of Character” is defined by its commitment to the core values chosen by its stakeholders. Those values then create a framework for the schools decision making.

A key component of the transformation is implementing the “11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character.”

The guide book was created by Character.org , whose website describes the organization as a non-partisan advocate for character, which it defines as, “core values that shape our hearts, minds, and choices.”

Phenix City Schools says the framework touches every aspect of school life and promotes a culture of growth.

Sherrod said, “By adopting the 11 Principles Framework, we are committing to a culture that prioritizes academic excellence and the character development of every student.”

Phenix City Schools says the journey to becoming a “School of Character” is a community effort and hopes to foster an environment where students can reach their full potential.

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