Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Step 1
Download and review the following documents.
2010 National and State Schools of Character Application Guidelines
Standards of Effective Character Education, a combination of the Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education, and the Character Education Quality Standards Quality Standards, will be available soon. Meanwhile, please use the original documents below:
Character Education Quality Standards
Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education
Guidelines for School Districts (for school districts only)
Step 2
Complete the online Application Cover Sheet
Step 3
Complete the Self-Assessment Score Sheet to compute your scores in Excel.
Fill out the online Application Cover Sheet. Once you have completed it, press "Submit" once and then print. Attach the Cover Sheet to your application.
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Bower Hill Elementary School
Venetia, PA
A 2008 National School of Character
Helpful Information
(We appreciate your patience while these helpful resources load.)
Application Tips from Evaluators
Application Process PowerPoint Presentation
Sample Applications
For additional information, contact Janice Stoodley at jstoodley@character or

















