1st Grade
Challenge
1st Grade Quick Reference Guide for the NC Standard Course of Study
Character
Union Academy is a National School of Character which means we have demonstrated that character development has had a positive impact on academics, student behavior, and school climate. Character development is a journey we are on with our students through modeling, intentional conversations, and connection. It is important to integrate our eight character traits: Compassion, Adaptability, Respect, Responsibility, Optimism, Trustworthiness, Perseverance, and Initiative into everything we do as a school.
In our lower school, we dedicate daily character time in our schedules, in addition to integrating character into our core and creative classes. Our character education program is focused on our character traits and taught through a variety of creative ways (characterstrong.com). We celebrate good character through special programs, activities, and assemblies.
Community
First Grade classes visit Bright Blessings to help make birthday cards, color wrapping paper and pack toiletries for families in need. Bright Blessings birthday program brings a message of joy and positive recognition to homeless and impoverished children whose special day may otherwise go unnoticed.