Merced Union High School District's focus on character education is built on a growth mindset--that is, the belief that our potential for growth is limited only by our own effort and commitment. We are committed to challenging our students to think, to assess their choices, and to consider the consequences of their actions. But even more we are committed to creating a positive community on our school sites by celebrating all that is good and building on that goodness. The video, The Science of Character, summarizes our position--that we can grow, that we can be better, and that what we do matters.