The core of The Willow School experience is the development of a moral and ethical foundation. Through the school’s Core Virtues Program, students have opportunities to assimilate and understand such moral imperatives such as responsibility, honesty, respect and compassion. Each month a particular virtue is emphasized in readings, discussions, application to behaviors and illustrations related to academic material. Through this, children will develop a value system and be able to help oneself and others lead more meaningful and constructive lives.
Each morning at the start of the school day, the students and teachers gather together for Morning Gathering, an essential element of the school’s mission.
The faculty and staff at The Willow School are not only teachers of ethical behavior, but also models for living virtuous lives. Thus the mutual reinforcement of these behaviors by both school and home is of paramount importance if the child is to participate in the school’s learning environment.
2011-2012 Virtues
September: Responsibility and Respect
October: Diligence
November: Gratitude
December: Generosity
January: Courage
February: Loyalty
March: Compassion
April: Forgiveness
May: Prudence
June: Hope