One of the goals of the Woodland Hills Private School program is to help our students develop into respectful and responsible citizens. Through discussion, role playing, vocabulary development and literature study, our students gain an understanding of the character traits and values that will help them develop good citizenship. Our Character Counts program focuses on six main character traits. These character traits are:
Respect Caring Perseverance Responsibility Trustworthiness Fairness
Each month the students have an in depth study of one of these traits with activities and projects that emphasize these values, helping the students gain a better understanding of the trait. Recognition is given to students for their performance of that value. At our monthly assembly, classes put on performances that highlight the understanding of the specific character value for that month.
The internalization of these traits is evident in the many activities in which the students are involved. These include a peer tutoring program, their participation in many community service activities (Math a Thon, Red Ribbon Week, Pennies for Patients, Jump for Heart, etc.), the success of the cooperative learning groups, concern for the environment and the application of these values in their everyday lives.
 
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