School Character Traits
We believe that character education is a basic ingredient in the education process and this component hasn’t received the needed attention in the traditional educational system. Therefore, the Academy staff has identified the following character traits as important for the development of responsible citizenship. These character traits are taught and practiced throughout the school year in a variety of specific lessons and settings.
| Respect | Respect is the foundation for a safe and peaceful school environment that is conducive to learning. Respect may be further divided into respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect for property. |
| Cooperation | We believe that by working together we will produce quality work and academic excellence. Cooperation means listening to each other and sharing ideas, with each participant doing his or her part. |
| Honesty and Integrity | Truthfulness and sincerity will create a positive atmosphere, a great school, and produce students who will succeed in life. |
| Safety | A safe environment contributes to successful learning. Emotional safety as well as physical safety are the responsibility of everyone, meaning that we are careful not to hurt ourselves or others. We attempt to solve our problems with mediation strategies. |
| Perserverance | We believe that if students remain constant to their purpose, idea or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement, they will reach their goals in life. |
| Responsibility | We are responsible for our own thoughts, actions, and feelings, taking pride in our efforts and successes. It also means that we admit when there is need for improvement. We view ourselves as active participants in the advancement of self and others throughout our lives. Responsibility means success. |
| Conservation | Our property and our environment are of utmost importance and we must actively participate in taking care of both. Conservation also means that we re-use and recycle resources and appreciate the abundance of possessions that are often taken for granted. |
| Consideration | Consideration involves saying what is true and kind and helping others at every opportunity. When we treat each other with kindness and consideration, we will have the opportunity to enrich the lives of others and ourselves by what each of us has to offer. |
