CSCD@RU -- 2009 New Jersey Schools of Character

2009 New Jersey Schools of Character

The NJSOC program has proven to be an effective way to identify schools with outstanding programs that have made significant progress in creating caring, safe school cultures where learning can flourish. Schools that win the award successfully complete demanding applications that demonstrate the merit of their programs, and all applicants receive feedback by trained colleagues that is useful for program growth

On March 24, 2009 the Center for Social and Character Development at Rutgers University hosted the Fourth Annual New Jersey Schools of Character (NJSOC) awards ceremony. The event was attended by nearly 100 educators, administrators, and professionals in the field of character education. The awards ceremony included remarks from two outstanding professionals in the field of education and character education (respectively): Joyce Powell, President of the New Jersey Educators Association (NJEA) and Joe Mazzola, Executive Director, Character Education Partnership (CEP).

The day belonged to all of the schools that are doing character education every day. In total 20 schools were presented with awards for their participation in the 2009 NJSOC awards program; 2 Emerging Schools, 10 Honorable Mention School, and eight NJSOC Winners (including one district). Four of the eight NJSOC Winners were also recognized as being selected as National Schools of Character Finalists.

The Center for Social and Character Development at Rutgers wishes to extend sincere congratulations to the following schools:

2009 NJSOC Winners –
Brigantine Elementary School-Brigantine, NJ
Hamilton Township School District-Hamilton, NJ
Lake Riviera Middle School-Brick, NJ
Lawrence Intermediate School-Lawrenceville, NJ
Lawrenceville Elementary School-Lawrenceville, NJ
Liberty Corner School-Liberty Corner, NJ
Lore Elementary School-Ewing, NJ
Northfield Middle School-Northfield, NJ
(The above schools have been forwarded on as NJ’s nominees to the Character Education Partnership’s National Schools of Character competition.)

Honorable Mentions –
Bartle Elementary School-Highland Park, NJ
James H. Johnson Elementary School-Cherry Hill, NJ
John A. Carusi Middle School-Cherry Hill, NJ
Joseph J. Catena Elementary School-Freehold, NJ
Kingston Elementary School-Cherry Hill, NJ
Lincoln School/Newark-Newark, NJ
Marlboro Memorial Middle School-Morganville, NJ
Memorial Junior School-Whippany, NJ
Pennsauken Campus of Camden County Technical Schools-Pennsauken, NJ
Woodcrest School-Cherry Hill, NJ

Emerging Schools –
Lakeland Regional High School-Wanaque, NJ
Sayreville Middle School-Sayreville, NJ

2009 New Jersey Schools of Character

Download the 2009 New Jersey School of Character Award Program Booklet here

Download the 2009 New Jersey School of Character
Award Program Booklet
here