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KINGSWOOD Virtues

Virtue formation is at the center of everything we do at Kingswood Academy. Virtues are more than good habits; they help students offer the very best of themselves and live as faithful Catholics in all circumstances. Our award‑winning Virtues Program is woven throughout the entire school day. In the classroom, on the playground, and in every interaction, students learn how Catholics are called to act, even when it’s difficult, and how to practice those virtues until they become second nature. We challenge our students to pursue excellence for the glory of God.

K

September

Kindness

Pre-K

Taking Turns

K

Manners

1st

Being Friends with Everyone

2nd

Making New Friends

3rd

Forgiveness

4th

Teamwork

5th

Human Dignity

6th

Respect

7th

Understanding

8th

Tolerance

I

October

Integrity

Pre-K

Following the rules

K

Obedience

1st

Doing chores Without being told

2nd

Staying on Task

3rd

Trustworthiness

4th

Following Directions

5th

Loyalty

6th

Modesty in Thought Word & Action

7th

Faithfulness

8th

Self-Knowledge

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November

Need for Fortitude

Pre-K

Self-control

K

Perseverence

1st

Concentration

2nd

Not Complaining

3rd

Determination

4th

Diligence

5th

Constancy

6th

Tenacity

7th

Resilience

8th

Goal Setting

G

December

Generosity

Pre-K

Sharing with a friend

K

Sharing with a group

1st

Giving to Others

2nd

Gratitude

3rd

Gererosity/ Poverty

4th

Thoughtfulness

5th

Spirit of Service

6th

Self-control/ Temperance

7th

Selflessness

8th

Giving Heart/Totally Giving of Yourself

S

January

Sincerity

Pre-K

Telling the Truth

K

What is Tattling?

1st

Saying What You Mean

2nd

Admitting our Mistakes

3rd

How and when to keep a secret

4th

Humility

5th

Tact

6th

Discretion

7th

Right Intention

8th

Upholding & Defending Truth

W

February

Wisdom

Pre-K

Listening

K

Following Directions

1st

Study Habits

2nd

Diligence

3rd

Imagination/ Wonder

4th

Making Right Choices

5th

Knowledge/ Search for Truth

6th

Prudence

7th

Receive & Implement Good Advice

8th

Foresight

O

March

Optimism

Pre-K

Smiling

K

Cheerfulness

1st

Looking on the Bright Side

2nd

How to Win & How to Lose

3rd

Positive Attitude

4th

Enthusiasm

5th

Humor

6th

Finding the Positive

7th

Hope

8th

Thankfulness

O

April

Obedience

Pre-K

Finishing Tasks

K

Cleaning up after yourself

1st

Orderliness

2nd

Responsibility with Chores

3rd

Diligence/ Love of Work

4th

Reliability

5th

Punctuality

6th

Justice

7th

Citizenship

8th

Sanctification of Work

D

May

Daring

Pre-K

Trying Something New

K

Trying New Foods

1st

Handling Little Fears

2nd

Self-sufficiency

3rd

Bravery

4th

Confidence in Public Speaking

5th

Put the hard task First

6th

Courage to Stand Up for Your Beliefs

7th

Taking Initiative

8th

Daring & Prudence

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