Standards

Our Standard

The OYC Standards are founded upon the principles of integrity and respect.

Integrity

…because integrity exemplifies truthfulness, modesty and trustworthiness.

Respect

…because respect exemplifies courtesy, honor and reverence.

In OYC We

1. greet each other everyday with a smile and a handshake to strengthen the relationship between us.
2. honor and respect each other and so we address one another with proper language and speech.
3. value the space of ourselves, and others and are careful not to intrude or injure each other.
4. are mindful of what is true, and strive to be honest with word and deed.
5. treasure our rich culture and we hold the cultures of all people in high regard.
6. strive to reflect our beauty both inwardly in our understanding and outwardly in our appearance.

Each of the OYC Standards has a corresponding meaning and root value(s): Standard one stresses the ability of students to establish positive relationships with others; Standard two emphasizes verbal respect for others; Standard three expresses physical respect for others; Standard four is based on honesty, consistency and responsibility; Standard five stresses cultural identity, pride and tolerance; and; Standard six talks about self-esteem and sense of belonging. Each of these “standards” are very important in establishing a set of values that if learned properly, will become part of the students moral compass for the rest of their lives.