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Virtues are like a garden, for they must be nurtured to grow.
What is a virtue?
What is a virtue?
Virtues are character traits humans need in order to flourish individually and as members of a community. Some virtues, like perseverance and self-regulation, are crucial for any worthwhile personal achievement. Others, like honesty and open-mindedness, are especially important for collaborative endeavors, such as friendship or scholarship. At Irving Middle School, virtues will be integrated throughout the year to help in developing our students into successful and wonderful human beings.
How will virtues be integrated at Irving Middle School?
How will virtues be integrated at Irving Middle School?
On the last Monday (or first day of the last school week) of each month, one student from each exploratory class who best exemplifies the virtue of the month will be recognized. We also have a Virtue Garden in the Main Hallway by the Library where students can recognize each other when they exhibit a virtue. The virtues will also be integrated into students' learning in the classroom to allow them to grow as thinkers and learners. If you are a Irving Teacher, click here for teaching resources.
September: Empathy
September: Empathy
"Understanding another"
"Understanding another"
Definition: An ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Listening to another person and sharing in their experience respectfully.
For teacher resources on empathy, click here.
October: Intellectual Tenacity
October: Intellectual Tenacity
"Never quit"
"Never quit"
Definition: An ability to welcome intellectual challenges and problems. Refuses to give up or lose sight of goals.
For teacher resources on intellectual tenacity, click here.
November: Honesty
November: Honesty
"Truth with integrity"
"Truth with integrity"
Definition: A capacity of being truthful, trustworthy, and honorable. Doing the right thing even when others are not looking.
For teacher resources on honesty, click here.
December: Intellectual Autonomy
December: Intellectual Autonomy
"Self-thinker"
"Self-thinker"
Definition: A willingness to think for oneself and begin working independently. Be a self-starter and problem solver.
For teacher resources on intellectual autonomy, click here.
January: Open-Mindedness
January: Open-Mindedness
"Think outside the box"
"Think outside the box"
Definition: Embracing differing thoughts and opinions. Thinking "outside the box".
For teacher resources on open-mindedness, click here.
February: Kindness
February: Kindness
"Be the good"
"Be the good"
Definition: A willingness to be generous, helpful, and caring about other people. Go the extra step for others.
For teacher resources on kindness, click here.
April: Intellectual Courage
April: Intellectual Courage
"Take a chance"
"Take a chance"
Definition: Persevering through fear, including embarrassment or failure, while thinking and communicating. Being brave enough to try and share.
For teacher resources on courage, click here.
May: Intellectual Carefulness
May: Intellectual Carefulness
"Check it"
"Check it"
Definition: An ability to be observant of the necessities for good-thinking. Work to avoid and correct mistakes and misunderstandings.
For teacher resources on intellectual carefulness, click here.
Others to Consider...
Others to Consider...
Intellectual Humility
Intellectual Humility
This virtue is linked with intellectual tenacity and autonomy, as well as open-mindedness.
Compassion
Compassion
This virtue is linked with kindness and empathy.
Fairness
Fairness
This virtue is linked with open-mindedness, empathy, intellectual honesty, and intellectual courage.
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