1. In 2002, the Florida Legislature mandated that character education be taught in all schools K-12 by 2004-2005.
2. It improves student behavior and leads to highest student achievement.
3. It promotes a safe-school environment.
Walsingham Elementary has been a practicing Commitment to Character school since implementing the program in 1996. The Pinellas County C2C logo was designed by Brooke Kane, President of the Student Council, in 1997.