The OYC Standards are founded upon the principles of integrity and respect.
…because integrity exemplifies truthfulness, modesty and trustworthiness.
…because respect exemplifies courtesy, honor and reverence.
In OYC We
- greet each other everyday with a smile and a handshake to strengthen the relationship between us.
- honor and respect each other and so we address one another with proper language and speech.
- value the space of ourselves, and others and are careful not to intrude or injure each other.
- are mindful of what is true, and strive to be honest with word and deed.
- treasure our rich culture and we hold the cultures of all people in high regard.
- 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.