Character Education
Building Foundations of Integrity & Respect
Develop strong character traits with Navigate360 Character Education.

Values-Based Learning for Development of Ethics


Seamless Integration with Academic Curriculum
Community Involvement in Character Building


Fostering a Positive School Climate
Improved Student Relationships & Behavior

What Is Character Education?
Character education is a structured approach to teaching students the values, behaviors, and mindsets that help them become ethical, responsible members of society. A high-quality character education curriculum focuses on guiding students to understand and demonstrate traits such as respect, responsibility, honesty, and empathy in everyday situations.
Navigate360’s Character Education curriculum provides age-appropriate lessons that not only define these essential values but also give students practical ways to apply them—in classrooms, at home, and in their communities. By weaving these traits into daily learning, schools create environments where positive behavior, personal accountability, and emotional resilience are supported and celebrated.
What Our Customers Are Saying About Compass Curriculum
Since adopting Compass Curriculum, Whitehorse High School has been recognized for its innovative approach to fostering accountability and personal growth among students. The success of the program has inspired the district’s grant program to provide dedicated funding for Navigate360, ensuring the school can continue to benefit from this transformative platform for years to come.
“We’re here to educate kids so they become energetic, vivacious adults who contribute to their community. You can’t do that without embracing and learning from mistakes.”
—Jacqueline Whitaker, Whitehorse High School Assistant Principal

Why Implement Character Education in Your School?
Integrating a character education curriculum helps schools achieve measurable outcomes beyond behavior management or academic performance. These lessons create a foundation of ethical thinking and emotional maturity that supports every aspect of student growth.
Benefits of implementing Navigate360’s Compass Character Education include:
- Improved academic and behavioral outcomes
- Stronger social skills and moral judgment
- Higher levels of integrity, compassion, and respect
- Greater honesty, self-control, and self-discipline
- Fewer behavioral challenges, suspensions, and incidents of violence
In addition to shaping individual behavior, character education lessons help students understand their role in contributing to a healthy, respectful community. By exploring themes like resiliency, civic responsibility, and ethical decision-making, students develop a deeper appreciation for how their character shapes both personal success and the broader school climate.
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