Our Buddhist school, in partnership with parents, works to instill and develop in our students the core virtues of kindness, filial piety, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, citizenship, integrity and humility. we provide an environment for our students to achieve their full academic potential and become outstanding citizens who will contribute to making their community and the world a better place.
Instilling Goodness/Developing Virtue Schools are founded on the ideals set forth in the teachings of the Buddha. Accordingly, courses in Buddhist Studies are requisite for all students. Students of all faiths, however, are welcome.
A full academic program as required by the State of California is offered. The curriculum reflects a commitment to educate the whole person. Accordingly, the elementary school emphasizes respect for parents, teachers, and elders, while the secondary school guides students to fulfill their personal and civic responsibilities, to cherish their families, their nation, and all living beings.
Developing Virtue Secondary School is a Buddhist school that, in partnership with parents, works to instill and develop in our students the core virtues of kindness, filial reverence, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, citizenship, integrity and humility. We provide an environment for our students to achieve their full academic potential and become outstanding citizens, who contribute to making their community and the world a better place.
Students participate in a variety of elective and extracurricular enrichment programs which have included Chinese Orchestra, Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, 24 Seasons Festival Drumming, Chinese Traditional Dance, Yearbook, Student Newsletter, Associated Student Council, Model United Nations, Community Service Club, Basketball, Soccer, Tai Chi, Yoga, Drama, Calligraphy, Piano, Violin, Advanced Religious Studies, Boys Scouts, Mathematics Competitions, Chinese Competitions, and Interfaith Dialogues. Most students participate in several extracurricular activities. All students serve, perform, and help to organize the annual celebrations of Honoring Elders Day (autumn) and Cherishing Youth Day (spring), which are attended by 500 to 1000 people from the surrounding Mendocino County community.
The approximately 40 faculty members include monastic and lay members of Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, as well as teachers and professionals from around the world, who create a stimulating learning environment through a blend of Western and Eastern teaching philosophies and methods. The average teaching experience of the faculty is 13.5 years with approximately 40% holding master’s degrees and 10% holding doctoral degrees. The student/teacher ratio is 2:1, and Developing Virtue School’s average class size is 12. Interaction between teacher and student does not stop in the classroom. Teachers work as coaches, sponsors for clubs, and advisors to students. And most live on campus.
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