Educating for Honor

USJ provides a continuing program of Character Education. Students are exposed to examples of good character and positive values through their studies in history, language, and literature. Library resources and readings are available for parents, teachers, and students interested in learning more about character education.

All levels of the school adopt a virtue of the month. Programs and speakers help students understand the particular virtues or provide discussion opportunities about making the right choices. Kim Yelverton has weekly classes with Pre-K through Grade 5.

Finally, USJ faculty and staff work daily to present students with a healthy and safe moral climate. Each person serves as a role model for students to constantly reinforce the values and the mission statement at USJ. Personal integrity and academic honesty are fundamental principles which are upheld by all members of the school in order to create an atmosphere in which trust, academic pursuits, and friendships may flourish.