Welcome to the official website for the AEGIS
Character Education Program!
The ancient Greeks had a term for a shield like the one
in the upper left corner. It was called an
AEGIS (pronounced ē'jus), and was believed to bring
protection and assurance to the wearer.
The shield eventually became a symbol to the world - a
representation of majesty. It symbolized
protection against the dangerous and undesirable, and
inspired feelings of courage against any
assault, whether physical or moral.
As the ancient AEGIS protected and gave confidence to the
wearer, character education will
teach children how to protect themselves from dangerous
situations and relationships. It will
also help them feel the assurance and confidence that
comes when individuals know how to
make the right decisions at the right times.
Through the AEGIS program -
Acquiring
Ethical
Guidelines for
Individual
Self-governance
- children will learn the basic principles and ethical standards that will
help them become responsible, caring, productive citizens.
