Building Relationships: Core Values

Core Essential Values is a program that has been implemented at SMCA in grades K-5, that focuses on strategies, and techniques for building positive human relationships.  Emphasis is placed on treating others right, making smart choices, and putting forth efforts to the best of their ability.  With Core Essential Values, teachers have the ability to meet with small groups to teach these values to the students. Students have an opportunity to meet with teachers/adults outside of the classrooms to learn and discuss each component of the Core Essential Values.  At the end of each month, the students and teachers vote to chose the students in each grade that best demonstrated that value. Those students are recognized during chapel, receive a certificate, Chick-fil-a gift card, and a dress down day.  Students absolutely love the program and truly look forward to meeting each month.  Most importantly, it is evident that this program has impacted the lives of SMCA students in such a positive way. 

-Mrs. Cobbs, K5 teacher