Santa Ynez Valley Charter School
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Habits of Heart and Mind

At the center of the Charter School mission is our commitment to character education through the Habits of Heart and Mind. Our common goal is the growth of every member of the community, beginning with students. Charter School teachers and staff are facilitators of learning, helping to shape the following habits as students become leaders, scholars and citizens: ​
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Collaboration
  • Working effectively with others, being a team player, accepting other ideas that may better serve the project or group

Exploration
  • Seeking understanding in order to expand learning, asking questions, taking risks, using curiosity and creativity

Initiative
  • Actively seeking a role in activities and ideas, being a self-advocate, offering new perspectives, taking responsibility

Perspective
  • Addressing questions from multiple viewpoints, understanding issues from others’ point of view

Reflection
  • Thinking about actions and situations in a way that leads to positive change, considering different ways to approach a problem

Contribution
  • ​Being of service to the class or community, demonstrating empathy for others, recognizing the value of positive actions
1224 Tyndall Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460       (805) 686-7360        info@syvcs.org
  • About
    • Mission and Vision
    • Why Charter School?
    • Habits of Heart and Mind
    • Strategic Plan
    • In the news
    • Resources
  • Dragons
    • Our Staff
    • Our Board >
      • By Laws
      • Meeting Agendas & Minutes >
        • Previous Board Meetings
  • Enroll
  • Garden
    • Garden Archive
    • Iris Blooms
  • PTSO
    • PTSO Events
    • Volunteer
    • Apparel
  • Giving
    • Auction Gala
    • Annual Appeal
    • Wish List
    • Donate