Like two strands that twist together
Chapin’s twin goals—academic advancement and character development—are fully integrated within the daily words and actions of students and faculty. And fueling both are the Chapin virtues. More than words, more than theory, the virtues are the connective tissue binding together our curriculum and culture, helping every member of our community make positive choices that in turn lead to greater potential in learning.
Respect
Responsibility
Honesty
Kindness
Perseverance
Always in mind when students need them, Chapin’s five virtues are as timeless as the wisdom revealed in age-old tales. Bearing witness to that timelessness, they transform seamlessly into the building blocks of 21st century “soft skills” like positive attitudes, problem solving, and collaboration that are utterly fundamental to future achievement. The virtues provide a foundation on which students express their emerging recognition that responding to the needs of others—for instance, through our community service initiatives—is as fundamental to their lives as academic success.
Character is doing what is right when nobody is looking. —J.C. Watts
“I see the five virtues lived out on each athletic team, where students exhibit honesty, respect for other players, and sportsmanship. Area schools often comment on the exemplary behavior of our students.” —Athletic Director