EYLA Values

1. We believe the whole community must be involved in raising its children
   
   
2. Children need examples (not just teachers)
   
   
3. Children have different needs and learning styles
   
   
4. Children need a sense of purpose

5. Adults must model their expectations of their children
   
   
6. Respect for others, particularly elders, does not need to be earned
   
   
7. Discipline is not the same as punishment
   
   
8. Children need clear boundaries

9. Adult status is gained through nurture not age
   
   
10. Self-worth is not measured by net-worth
    
    
11. Children need to know who they are and where they are from
    
    
12. Parents must be active partners in the formal educative process

1. Bearing – the way one carries oneself
   
   
2. Courage – to act in the face of fear
   
   
3. Decisiveness – the ability to make up one’s own mind
   
   
4. Enthusiasm – to be excited

5. Initiative – the ability to set into action
   
   
6. Integrity – to have sound moral character
   
   
7. Judgement – to make the right decision
   
   
8. Knowledge – to possess a full understanding

9. Loyalty – to be faithful
   
   
10. Perseverance – to never give up
    
    
11. Responsibility – to be in charge of one’s actions
    
    
12. Unselfishness – to think of others first