Character in Action

Family Days

UA Family Days bring our K-12 community together by creating mixed-grade family groups that remain connected throughout the year. These family groups participate in meaningful events like Character Day and Community Service Day, where older students mentor younger ones, model good character, and lead fun, team-based activities. Together, they also complete community service projects, fostering a sense of responsibility and collaboration. Throughout the year, family groups stay engaged by writing character mail, visiting classrooms, and participating in other bonding activities. UA Family Days reflect our commitment to Challenge, Character, Community by building relationships across grade levels, nurturing leadership skills, and strengthening our school community.

Character Day is a full-day event dedicated to reinforcing the importance of good character throughout every aspect of life. A guest speaker visits campus to engage with students in age-appropriate sessions for grades K-12, sharing impactful lessons on how character shapes their personal and academic journeys. In the afternoon, staff participate in a session designed to foster character-driven leadership and teaching, while an evening session invites parents to join the conversation, bringing the focus on character full circle within the UA community. By uniting students, staff, and families, Character Day emphasizes our commitment to Challenge, Character, Community and highlights the shared responsibility of building a culture rooted in integrity and respect. Character Speakers on Character Day.

 

 

Programs & Assemblies

At Union Academy, recognizing and celebrating good character is a cornerstone of our K-12 educational experience. In grades K-2, students are honored during Character Assemblies, where one student from each class is recognized monthly for exemplifying the character trait being taught. For grades 3-5, assemblies focus on teaching and reinforcing key character traits, with a special contribution from the Character Crew—a group of 3rd-5th grade students who create and perform engaging skits to introduce the upcoming character trait. These skits are showcased at both the K-2 and 3-5 assemblies, bringing the traits to life in a creative and relatable way. Additionally, Positive Office Referrals provide students across all grade levels with acknowledgement for demonstrating exceptional character in their daily interactions. In middle school, we spotlight students who consistently display outstanding character through our Students of the Month program. These recognitions inspire our students to embody Union Academy’s core values and contribute to our vibrant community.

 

 

Character Strong

Union Academy is proud to integrate the Character Strong curriculum into our classrooms, aligning with our motto of Challenge, Character, Community. This innovative program supports character education by focusing on the whole child through a multi-tiered approach to social-emotional learning (SEL) and character development. By fostering a sense of belonging, improving well-being, and increasing engagement, the curriculum lays the foundation for academic growth, college and career readiness, and overall life satisfaction. At Union Academy, we believe that education is not only about academic achievement but also about nurturing students' character, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in every aspect of their lives.