Character Education
Thank you for your interest in Valley Ridge Academy's Character Education Program. St. Johns County and volunteers run Character Education to instill positive character traits in our students. The program focuses on fairness, responsibility, citizenship, respect, caring, and trustworthiness. Volunteers are assigned at the beginning of the year, but if you are interested in helping out, please reach out to the Character Education Committee Chair at vraptochared@gmail.com. We are always happy to have positive and willing parents to help make VRA great!
The monthly lessons are fun and interactive and focus on our student's social, emotional, and academic growth. We read books, have group discussions, get a little messy with art activities, and laugh lots! If you are outgoing, energetic, organized, and looking to make a difference, you have found your nitch in teaching our students how CHARACTER COUNTS! It can become a way of life and, in turn, become a part of our entire community is our passion.September Lesson - Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly
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October Lesson - Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Be diligent • Persevere • Do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act • Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes • Set a good example for others • Choose a positive attitude • Make healthy choices
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November Lesson - Citizenship
Do your share to make your home, school, community and greater world better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer
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January Lesson - Respect
Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
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February Lesson - Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Show Empathy • Express gratitude • Forgive others and show mercy • Help people in need • Be charitable and altruistic
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May Lesson - Trustworthiness
Be honest in communications and actions • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country • Keep your promises
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