Human Formation or character is at the core of authentic leadership. Character is what enables students to master themselves so as to be faithful to their personal convictions. Human formation is the development of a strong and virtuous character. This process involves assisting students to grow in virtue, self-confidence, and leadership skills while building personal convictions based in truth.

Graduates of Pinecrest Academy will exhibit a well-formed character:

• Their behavior reveals that they possess principles based in truth that govern their actions and passions. As mature individuals they show firmness of will and self-control.

• They value and cultivate the virtues of justice, sincerity, fidelity to their word, commitment, honesty, and a well formed conscience.

• They have a healthy self-confidence and respect for others.

• They present themselves appropriately in all situations, being neatly groomed and attired.

• They are articulate, capable of convincing others of the truth with charity and consideration.

• Because of their generosity, perseverance, trustworthiness, sense of duty and responsibility, they are valuable members of their communities.

• Their charity, integrity, honesty and compassion make them good and loyal friends.

• They value health and hygiene, and cultivate both. They appreciate physical fitness and its benefits.

Our teachers take a personal, one-on-one interest in the human formation of each student. "Formative moments" in the classroom and on the playground are God's gifts to educators to allow true formation to occur. While ultimately the student has to take responsibility for his or her own development, the guidance, dedication, insistence, patience, and love on the part of the teacher is indispensable.

Virtue Campaigns

Throughout the year, the individual schools run a series of virtue campaigns aimed at helping students to know, value, and practice Christian virtues in a constant, firm, and committed way. More about the virtue program can be found on the Virtue Program page under Formation.