Henry C. Beck Middle School has been recognized with a Middle School of Character Award.
TThe township board of commissioners joined Camden County Technical Schools and Camden County College last week to celebrate eight middle schools, including Henry C. Beck, that have received a county Middle School of Character Award.
The eight schools have showcased character education programs that focus on values such as respect and fairness. On hand to accept for Beck was principal Sharon Woodridge and school Superintendent Dr. Kwame R. Morton.
“The schools selected go above and beyond when it comes to instilling character education into our young people,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to Camden County Technical Schools. “This framework for learning will not only give our students here in Camden County the opportunity to be set up for success in all aspects of their lives, but it will also produce a new generation of kind, respectful and trustworthy individuals who are ready to take on the world.”
The middle-school prize was established in 2009 and is co-sponsored by the county commissioners, the county technical schools and the college.
“All 75 private, charter and public middle schools in Camden County were invited to submit applications that describe their character education programs for consideration, and we are delighted to award eight of them with this honor,” said Suzanne Golt, chairperson of the award.
“The review panel was impressed with the creative and interactive programs the schools have implemented to help our youth recognize the importance of good character and reinforce values such as respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship,” she added.
