Education in Virtue

All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be -- St Francis de Sales

Education in Virtue is a way of life, learning the good and bad habits which become our patterns of behavior. In the way we respond to our behavior, we reinforce the good habits and address the bad ones, forming our conscience in the process. This is how we grow in virtue.

Education in Virtue FAQ's

How are teachers using it in the classroom?

Teachers are doing multiple things

teaching the virtues
reinforcing good habits
addressing bad habits
encouraging ways to grow

*the rubrics for grade levels help identity the good and bad habits for developmental ages.

How is the school reinforcing the good habits?

The school will be using positive reinforcement through:

Virtue of the Month
Once a month Virtue Victor awards for students who have grown in the Virtue of the Month
Positive notes home
Classroom Leadership Opportunities
Afternoon Prayer on Saints and Virtues
Light Up with Grace: Virtue Videos

How are bad habits addressed?

There are levels of consequences to address bad habits.

Level One: Teaching and Re-Direction

Level Two: Reflection and Ways to Grow

Level Three: Correction and Consequences

How can parents partner at home?

Review the rubric for your child's developmental age. Help them grow in virtues with behaviors you're seeing at home
Collaborate with teachers on behaviors and habits your child is showing in school. Teachers will use FACTs to send notes home to you.
Teach the virtues along with us using the month to month guide.