Character Education

National Award

Merritt Academy is the proud recipient of the 1999 National School of Character Award. This prestigious honor is awarded to a handful of schools across the country in recognition of outstanding programs that encourage the social, ethical and academic development of students through character education. Sponsored by the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit coalition based in Washington, D.C., the annual award recognizes public and private schools demonstrating exemplary character education initiatives that yield positive results.

We instill Christian-based values in each student through our values program by highlighting values in the curriculum and classroom on a daily basis. We emphasize two values a month that teachers can build lessons around.
January: Caring and Patience
February: Love and Honesty
March: Kindness and Forgiveness
April: Courage and Tolerance
May: Helpfulness and Perseverance
June: Politeness and Neatness
July: Citizenship and Loyalty
August: Cooperation and Sportsmanship
September: Respect and Attentiveness
October: Sharing and Self-Control
November: Thankfulness and Responsibility
December: Joyfulness and Wisdom

Values are as important as learning and good manners will never go out of style.

Merritt Academy
8th Grade Student