Lion Virtues

At Whitefish Christian Academy, each month corresponds to a virtue, and every virtue is linked to a Bible verse.

Teachers read classic stories, too, like The Book of Virtues by William Bennett, Parables from Nature by Mrs. Alfred Gatty and Aesop’s Fables, as students cultivate good, lasting habits of heart and mind.

  • Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)

  • For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22: 37-39)

  • Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)

  • So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12)

  • The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)

  • Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds. (Psalm 141:3-4)


Lion Habits

  • Attention is turning the whole force of the mind and body to the subject at hand.

    Verse: Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD. (Proverbs 16:20)

    Examples:

    • Looking at the person who is speaking

    • Being engaged in discussions, class work, or activities

    • Participating in discussions and activities

    • Completing class work thoroughly and neatly

  • Obedience is following directions right away, all the way, and with a willing attitude everyday

    Verse: Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20)

    Examples:

    • Responding to instructions with eye-contact and “Yes, Mr./Mrs. _____”

    • Completing a task in a timely manner

    • Having a good attitude when completing a task

  • Respect is demonstrating behavior marked by courtesy and consideration of others.

    Verse: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. (Philippians 2:3)

    Examples:

    • Valuing the opinions of others

    • Using wholesome and appropriate language

    • Responding properly to instruction

  • Responsibility is holding oneself accountable to fulfill duties to self and others to the best of one’s abilities.

    Verse: Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. (Colossians 3:23)

    Examples:

    • Keeping personal space clean and organized

    • Turning class work and/or homework in on time

    • Being prepared for the day

    • Being efficient during transition or work times