RMCA’s 5 Pillars of Character
By Brett King, Headmaster

We’re off! Shiny shoes and smiling faces made their way to their new classrooms on the first day of school. Students, parents, and teachers buzzed with enthusiasm for the new school year.

One of the many reasons we are excited this year is the launch of “RMCA’s 5 Pillars of Character.” And based on what I heard from many of you after the K-8th grade parent orientation, you are thrilled about these as well. This initiative is aimed at raising the bar on school-wide behavioral expectations. We have always been intentional about shaping our students’ character, and we believe these 5 Pillars will be particularly memorable and meaningful to everyone in the RMCA community. I invite you to reinforce these values at home as we partner together to train your children to learn and to live to glory of God!

Be Ready. . .
Titus 3:1 “…be ready to do what is good…”
In attitude:
-- Choose a positive attitude
-- Look forward to learning
In actions:
-- Be in proper uniform
-- Have assignments complete
-- Keep alert posture

Be Respectful. . .
1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”
In attitude:
-- Remember that God gives parents, teachers, and leaders authority for your good.
In actions:
-- Obey right away, all the way
-- Greet others when greeted
-- Step aside to let others pass
-- Stand to give an answer

Be Considerate. . .
Matt. 7:12 “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you…”
In attitude:
-- Know that all people are valuable to God
-- Think about how others might feel.
In actions:
-- Do not distract from others’ learning
-- Speak kind words
-- Be gentle in actions
-- Include others

Be Honorable. . .
2 Cor. 8:21 “We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to know we are honorable.”
In attitude:
-- Remember that God knows you and loves you
-- Determine that you will do what is right, even when it is hard or no one is looking
In actions:
-- Lend a helping hand
-- Tell the truth
-- Speak pure words
-- Be honest

Be Grateful. . .
Col. 2:7 “Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done.”
In attitude:
-- Remember that we have been given much that we did not earn or deserve
In actions:
-- Take care of property
-- Say “thank you” a lot

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