Leadership development through ethical choices is integrated into the curriculum. From their first days on campus, students learn of the School’s expectations as outlined in the School’s 3 R’s. This code highlights desirable attributes and responsibilities, which are addressed daily in classrooms and all programs. Weekly all-school assemblies also emphasize values of good behavior and community service. The School, as a community, takes on projects to assist the greater community.
Students are expected to respect the rights of others, as well as respect civil laws and authority. In addition, students need to respect school property, others’ property, and to respect others’ feelings. We teach them to be cooperative workers who demonstrate the abilities to negotiate and compromise.
One of the biggest advantages to being a student at NVA is being a member of a group of people who are very much a family in addition to an educational community. We stress the concept that we are a “village” and so work as a team. Along with being a team member goes the responsibility of personal values and integrity.
Our Leadership Development program is a unique aspect of NVA. Our faculty helps the students make decisions that are in their best interest and in the best interest of the class. Being aware of how their behavior impacts those around him or her then is expanded to include how decisions (by both children and adults) can affect the community and eventually the world.
Additionally, we believe that students’ personal qualities and interdependence with each other are as important as academics. We foster the 3 R’s – Responsibility, Rights and Respect:
RESPONSIBILITY:
I am responsible for the words I use.
I am responsible for the behavior I display.
I am responsible for making the world a better place.
RIGHTS:
Everyone has the right to his or her own opinions and feelings.
Everyone has the right to be safe and happy.
Everyone has the right to learn with no distractions.
RESPECT:
Respect everyone.
Respect school property.
Respect the environment.
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