Background information Family-Based Character education Family Education at the Hyde Schools focuses on understanding ourselves, our family and the philosophy of the school. Parents and students are taught about the Hyde philosophy, including the Five Words and the Five Principles upon which our community is based. We teach parenting excellence through the 10 Priorities, and parents and students learn tools for self-discovery Profound personal and family growth is contingent upon the commitment of all family members to focus on themselves-their attitudes and the role they play in holding the family back and pushing the family forward Every school year, parents along with their children, participate in two Family Weekends and one three-day Family Learning Center. Parents also participate in monthly regional meetings, and one regional retreat The regional meetings are for the purpose of teaching and helping parents understand the importance of their own growth in creating a character culture in the home. Parents will inspire their children when they model Eng De character on a daily basis take responsible risks, and share their truggles Hyde regional groups are the core of where this is taught and WHICT practiced by parents of Hyde students New York morristown New York sBackground information Eng Dept WHICT 2004 Family-Based Character Education Family Education at the Hyde Schools focuses on understanding ourselves, our family and the philosophy of the school. Parents and students are taught about the Hyde philosophy, including the Five Words and the Five Principles upon which our community is based. We teach parenting excellence through the 10 Priorities, and parents and students learn tools for self-discovery. Profound personal and family growth is contingent upon the commitment of all family members to focus on themselves–their attitudes and the role they play in holding the family back and pushing the family forward. Every school year, parents along with their children, participate in two Family Weekends and one three-day Family Learning Center. Parents also participate in monthly regional meetings, and one regional retreat. The regional meetings are for the purpose of teaching and helping parents understand the importance of their own growth in creating a character culture in the home. Parents will inspire their children when they model character on a daily basis, take responsible risks, and share their struggles. Hyde regional groups are the core of where this is taught and practiced by parents of Hyde students