Meeting Topic: Grade Level Themes for Character Education We will hear from the Merle-Smith Campus Grade Deans and Dean of Students about the intentional approach to character education being utilized in our co-curricular programs, from grade-level meetings to class trips. Programming is aligned with grade-level themes that reflect students' expanding responsibility, including 9th: Self & Identity; 10th: Community & Connection; 11th: Citizenship & Responsibility; and 12th: Societal Impact. Speakers include: Jennifer TumSuden, Dean of Students; Melika Matlack, Grade 9 Dean; Cole Wisdo, Grade 10 Dean; Kathleen Weems, Grade 11 Dean; and Kim Sanborn, Grade 12 Dean.