The Guardian Way

The Guardian Way is an honor code designed to:

• provide a social contract based on the ideals of Truth, Excellence, and Diversity.
• establish a foundation for students to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
• help build a school community of young men and women who are committed to moral and academic integrity.
• develop the character of students who will make an impact on their surroundings well beyond their time at YISS.
• help students take responsibility for their own behavior and learn to solve problems independently.

As a Guardian, I will seek TRUTH by:

• being reflective.
• persevering to learn.
• speaking truthfully to others.
• doing what is right even when no one is watching.
• informing teachers or administrators when there is a problem or others need assistance.

As a Guardian, I will strive for EXCELLENCE by:

• being responsible.
• doing the best I can on any task set before me: mental, physical, spiritual, or social.
• respecting and following the rules and policies established by the teachers and administration.
• using words that build others up and help create a positive community.
• treating the school’s materials and facilities with respect and care.
• practicing patience, kindness, graciousness, and self-control in my speech and behavior.

As a Guardian, I will support DIVERSITY by:

• being respectful.
• speaking kindly to others in and out of class.
• believing the best about others and trying not to take offense.
• treating others with respect and dignity at all times, even those who are different from me.
• standing up for others when I see them being mistreated.