For the Classroom
Loyalty
Committing to others’ well‑being and success
Loyalty strengthens school communities through commitment and shared purpose.
When educators support one another and stand by their students, trust grows. Loyalty fosters stability and unity.
Essay
Be True to Your School
by Jill Tomey
When the Beach Boys sang about being “true to your school,” they sang about being loyal to your school’s community. But Loyalty goes beyond cheering for the football team and wearing school colors. It’s about feeling connected to the individuals in that school community, an ownership of the institution – My School, My Class. One only has to look at the increase of tell-all books, the average length of a marriage, and employee turnover rates to realize that Loyalty is a lost art.
When students bond with other students, they become supportive by helping with homework, standing up for each other when they are being bullied, or simply being a good friend. When students are loyal to their teacher, they are more respectful and attentive. They will participate more and ask for help more often. When students are committed to their education, they will give their best effort in class and complete assignments on time.
When a classroom becomes a community, students feel like they belong and their teachers and classmates care about them; they are more likely to feel good about themselves and their abilities, increasing self-esteem and confidence. When students feel connected to their teachers and classmates, they are less likely to feel stressed and anxious about school, improving their overall mental health and well-being.
How will you encourage Loyalty in your classroom?
Affirmations for the Classroom
I take care of the places I'm at.
I choose friends who help me be my best, and I am that kind of friend too.
I look for the good in others and cheer them on.
I show thanks to those who keep us safe.
I help kids who are being treated unkindly, even if we aren’t friends.
Loyalty Resource Library
The Links below will take you to Resources like activities, lessons, reflections, tools, and visuals you can use in the classroom or in homeschool to teach the Character Quality of Loyalty.
Loyalty Quotes
Looking for reminders that Loyalty makes a difference? Explore the full collection of Loyalty Quotes and find the perfect line to share, post, or spark a conversation.
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