A discussion is held during a Character Strong session at Cranberry High School. (By Brooke Whitling/Student contributor)
By MADISON EARP
Student contributor
Cranberry High School is making an effort to pay more attention to the thoughts and feelings of students.
“I think character strong builds on things we need more of, like honesty and kindness” says Principal Ritt Smith.
Character Strong is based on social and emotional learning, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
It’s based on “social and emotional learning,” said Logan McMahon, 8th grade reading teacher.
Every Wednesday, students group together in various classrooms with two teachers,
In Character Strong you do activities that focus on “building relationships, being kind, being aware of others, and building a judgment free environment,” stated Vice Principal Kayla Loll.
“I’m excited about it because it’s a new way to engage in topics that aren’t given in school. It also helps kids learn how to be themselves,” said Colin Milne.
Chris Svolos, 8th grade history teacher at Cranberry High School, divides students into discussion groups during Character Strong. (By Brooke Whitling/Student contributor)
Madison Earp and Brooke Whitling are students at Cranberry High School and members of Cranberry Chronicles, the school’s journalism/publications class.
