Welcome to Character Counts! ala’ Hinsdale Central!
 



Since 2001 Hinsdale Central has been using a common language to talk about issues of character. This language was established by CHARACTER COUNTS!, a nationwide organization sponsored by the Josephson Institute. Over the years, data from surveys and student behavior referrals confirm what members of the Hinsdale Central school community already know: Character Counts! is making a positive, sustaining difference in the culture of our school!

 The Six Pillars of Character Counts! are: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. A brochure that explains more about Character Counts! at Hinsdale Central can be found here.

The Character Counts! program at Hinsdale Central has achieved national recognition. Hinsdale Central was selected as a National Finalist in the awards program of National Schools of Character by the Character Education Partnership. Hinsdale Central was invited to the inaugural National Consortium on Character-Based Leadership by the Center for the Study of the Presidency. Break Down The Walls, the anti-bullying, anti-harassment initiative created by HC students in 2000, was highlighted in the September 2006 Character Counts! Chronicle.  And the leaders of the National Character Counts! Organization selected Hinsdale Central as the best character education program in the US!

Our faculty's initiatives are divided into three teams . . . CC! Curriculum Committee, CC! Student Life Committee, and CC! Community Connections Committee.  Our leaders are Jeanne Donaldson and Janelle Marconi (Curriculum), Lisa Bucciarelli (Student Life), and Pam Kalafut (Student Activities).  Assistant Principal Pam Bylsma provides Administrative Support. To see the list of people involved click here!

Link to the 2007 Gift Giving Guide: Volunteer and Donation Opportunities in DuPage County

Upcoming events:

Wednesday, April 2, 2008: "Break Down The Walls" presentation to Hinsdale Central Sophomore Class during homeroom period

Sunday, April 6, 2008: Character Counts! Walk the Walk for Autism to Benefit CHARLIE'S GIFT, in Hinsdale (contact Dr. Lisa Bucciarelli for more information)

Sunday, April 27, 2008: TIN (Teachers in Need) "Taste of Hinsdale"  - Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM (contact Rick Lapinski for more information); Family Festival 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM (contact Pam Kalafut for more information) (rain or shine)

 

Please call Pam Kalafut, Character Counts! Coordinator, at 570-8580 or
 e-mail her at pkalafut@hinsdale86.org should you have any questions or comments regarding Character Counts! at Hinsdale Central.