Kiwanis Club told about UCMS Choice Program

A new program to encourage better behavior in the Union County Middle School was the program theme of the September 11th meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Blairsville. Sherry Walker of UCMS presented a very interesting description of the Choice Program in which each student starts the year with a Choice Program balance of 100 Choice Points. Each behavioral problem deducts points from a student's balance, and replacement points can be earned by helping others through volunteer work, helping others and serving detention. Students must have a minimum Choice Point balance of 80 Choice Points to be able to participate in school events.

Ms. Walker answered many questions after the presentation, many of which related to students having to meet the Choice Program standards to be able to participate in athletic competition and even athletic event pep rallies. The school officials feel that this program is having a positive influence on students' behavior.

The Kiwanis Club of Blairsville is dedicated to serving and supporting young people in the immediate area around Blairsville through numerous projects. The Kiwanis Club meets at the Cobb Mill Restaurant in Blairsville at 12:00 noon on each Monday. Come join in the fun with us! For more information contact President Neal Moon at (706) 745-4362.