Respect
Lower School  - Treat others as you expect to be treated.
Upper School – Expect the best treatment for yourself and treat others in the same manner through your words and actions.

• Take pride in your appearance, actions and behavior. 
• Show regard for self by refusing to do harm to yourself. 

To Others

• Accept and appreciate the differences and uniqueness of people. 
• Be courteous and polite.  Demonstrate good manners. 
• Show regard for parents, school staff and other community leaders. 

Toward the Environment 

• Make respectful decisions about how you treat the natural world. 
• Show regard for animals and other living things and their habitats. 

For Property 

• Value the property of others. 
• Take pride in the appearance and condition of our school and community. 

For Country 

• Properly attend to the Pledge of Allegiance, The National Anthem and the flag. 

Responsibility
Lower School – Do the right thing.
Upper School – Choose to do the right thing in your thoughts, words and actions and be accountable for your choices. 

Examples of Responsible Behavior:

To Self 

• Be reliable and accountable. 
• Set a good example. 

To Others 

• Follow through with your commitments. 
• Be responsive to the concerns and needs of others. 

To School 

• Complete assignments on time to the best of your ability. 
• Take care of school equipment, property, buildings and grounds. 
• Cooperate in the learning process. 
• Be punctual. 
• Follow school rules and procedures. 

To Family 

• Take on chores and complete them. 
• Represent family in a positive manner. 

To Community 

• Represent Chapin in a positive manner when out in the larger community. 
• Contribute to the community by following its policies and rules. 

Honesty
Lower School – Tell the truth.
Upper School – Be truthful in your thoughts, words and actions. 

Examples of Honest Behavior:

To Self:  

• Act in such a way that you are worthy of trust. 
• Display integrity in your words, actions and behavior. 

To Others: 

• Do what is right. 
• Don’t lie, cheat, steal, deceive, mislead or betray a trust. 
• Be sincere and genuine. 

Kindness
Lower School – Be nice to others.
Upper School – Show consideration and compassion toward others and their feelings by way of your thoughts, words, and actions.

Examples of Kind Behavior:

To Self: 

• Accept both your strengths and weaknesses. 
• Take good care of yourself. 

To Others: 

• Be a reliable and trustworthy friend. 
• Participate in community service. 
• Be an active listener. 
• Make an effort to help others. 
• Share with others. 

To Family: 

• Treat family members with kindness. 
• Be there for your family. 

Perseverance
Lower School – Try and try again.
Upper School – Show in your thoughts, words and actions a commitment to a goal.  

Examples of Persevering:

To Self: 

• Don't give up!  Ever!
• Achieve your goals and meet your commitments. 
• Seek help to enable you to solve problems and overcome obstacles. 
• Accept new challenges that will lead to growth. 
• Work to maintain relationships.