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Character Counts at Hermosa Valley School

Gabby Baker and Bella Griffin, Hermosa Valley School students, write about the ethics program at Hermosa Valley.

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By Gabby Baker and Bella Griffin

We had a brief interview with Ms. Murphy, the teacher leader of the Hermosa Valley School’s "Character Counts,"  an ethics educational program. 

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Character Counts is a good way to recognize two students each month who are trustworthy, responsible, caring, kind, respectful, fair and overall good citizens. 

This national acknowledgment has been around from 1992-2011 and this is Ms. Murphy's second year of running it. 

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"Character Counts is a fun way to educate teachers," said Ms. Murphy, and it's a good way for two students per class to get this award because it’s not a trophy or treat; it is a certificate. 

You can be recognized by acting in good character at all times—even when the student thinks nobody’s watching. 

Character Counts is a good way for kids to show their awesome behavior.

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