Core Virtues
The 13 Virtues and illustrative explanations:
Temperance
Control is the key to improvement. Keep your words, actions, and temper in control.
Silence
There is a time and place to speak up and a time to listen. You learn more by listening than speaking.
Order
All things have their place. Keep your work area in order; keep your day in order.
Resolution
Keep your word. When you have a task, get it done. Turn in your homework on time and be prepared.
Frugality
Be frugal. Do not waste the school’s resources. Respect what you have been given. Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Industry
Keep on task. There is a time for work and a time for play – do both with a good attitude.
Sincerity
Be kind. Say kind words and treat others as you want to be treated. Encourage each other to succeed.
Justice
Be respectful. Give everyone a chance to work or play. Give others a chance to express themselves. Share.
Remember that others are counting on you, so live up to your duty.
Moderation
Keep yourself in balance. Focus both on accomplishing things in which you excel and those you do not. Try new things.
Cleanliness
Keep yourself and your work area clean. Keep your uniform clean. Keep your school clean. Keep your words clean.
Tranquility
Keep yourself from reacting poorly to others. People are not perfect and the world is not fair. Learn to deal with both despite imperfections. Be patient.
Purity
Be pure in thought and deed. White lies, a little gossip, and small, mean words are painful and say more about you than about others. What you think about others is how you will treat them. Develop good thoughts and feelings toward all.
Humility
Be mindful of others before yourself. Treat them as you want to be treated. Think about how you can help others before being asked. Let others speak when it is their turn.
Each month we will focus on specific Core Virtues:
August-Silence
September- Justice
October - Order and Cleanliness
November- Humility and Sincerity
December - Frugality
January- Resolution
February- Purity
March- Tranquility
April- Temperance and Industry
May- Moderation
Temperance
Control is the key to improvement. Keep your words, actions, and temper in control.
Silence
There is a time and place to speak up and a time to listen. You learn more by listening than speaking.
Order
All things have their place. Keep your work area in order; keep your day in order.
Resolution
Keep your word. When you have a task, get it done. Turn in your homework on time and be prepared.
Frugality
Be frugal. Do not waste the school’s resources. Respect what you have been given. Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Industry
Keep on task. There is a time for work and a time for play – do both with a good attitude.
Sincerity
Be kind. Say kind words and treat others as you want to be treated. Encourage each other to succeed.
Justice
Be respectful. Give everyone a chance to work or play. Give others a chance to express themselves. Share.
Remember that others are counting on you, so live up to your duty.
Moderation
Keep yourself in balance. Focus both on accomplishing things in which you excel and those you do not. Try new things.
Cleanliness
Keep yourself and your work area clean. Keep your uniform clean. Keep your school clean. Keep your words clean.
Tranquility
Keep yourself from reacting poorly to others. People are not perfect and the world is not fair. Learn to deal with both despite imperfections. Be patient.
Purity
Be pure in thought and deed. White lies, a little gossip, and small, mean words are painful and say more about you than about others. What you think about others is how you will treat them. Develop good thoughts and feelings toward all.
Humility
Be mindful of others before yourself. Treat them as you want to be treated. Think about how you can help others before being asked. Let others speak when it is their turn.
Each month we will focus on specific Core Virtues:
August-Silence
September- Justice
October - Order and Cleanliness
November- Humility and Sincerity
December - Frugality
January- Resolution
February- Purity
March- Tranquility
April- Temperance and Industry
May- Moderation