Smart & Good High Schools: Integrating Excellence and Ethics for Success in School, Work, and Beyond

Cover
Table of Contents
Introduction
	Letter to The Reader
	How to Read This Report
	Schools Visited
	National Experts and Student Leaders
	Executive Summary
	Research Methodology
	Criteria for Promising Practices
	Principles of a Smart & Good High School
	Integrating Excellence & Ethics
Chapter 1: The Call to Character
	Critical Challenges Facing High Schools
	Endnotes
Chapter 2: Performance Character and Moral Character
	Character's Two Essential Parts: Performance Character and Moral Character
	Endnotes
Chapter 3: The Ethical Learning Community
	ELC Principle 1
	ELC Principle 2
	ELC Principle 3
	ELC Principle 4
	ELC Principle 5
	ELC Principle 6
	Endnotes
Chapter 4: The Professional Ethical Learning Community
	PELC Principle 1
	PELC Principle 2
	PELC Principle 3
	PELC Principle 4
	PELC Principle 5
	PELC Principle 6
	Endnotes
Chapter 5: Fostering the 8 Strengths of Character
	Outcome 1: Lifelong Learner and Critical Thinker
	Outcome 2: Diligent and Capable Performer
	Outcome 3: Socially and Emotionally Skilled Person
	Outcome 4: Ethical Thinker
	Outcome 5: Respectful and Responsible Moral Agent
	Outcome 6: Self-Disciplined Person
	Outcome 7: Contributing Community Member and Democratic Citizen
	Outcome 8: Spiritual Person Engaged in Crafting a Life of Noble Purpose
Chapter 6: Commonly Asked Questions
Comprehensive Endnotes