Welcome to the official website for the AEGIS Character Education Program!

The ancient Greeks had a term for a shield like the one at left.  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 feels 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.