An Ateneo Hearter’s conduct is rooted in his relationship with Christ. Jesus Christ is the model and standard for his relationships with himself and others. Thus, the value of Christ-centeredness is the lens through which he views all the other core values. The Ateneo Hearter strives to be competent because he wants to be like Christ. He strives to be compassionate because he wants to be like Christ. Likewise, he strives to be a person of character, conscience, culture and community because these are qualities he wants to emulate in Christ.

The Revised Conduct Grading System attempts to be more reflective of the formation that the School hopes to provide its students.

The following are the major behavioral qualities expected of students:

Christ-centeredness as manifested in one’s:

As a Christ-centered individual, the student strives to show a respectful disposition during prayer.

• Shows respectful or reverent disposition during prayer time
• Shows respect for religious symbols and sacred places

As a person of Conscience and Character, the student strives to show self-discipline and respect for others.

I. Respect for persons, places and things

1. Observes neatness in appearance
2. Listens attentively and politely
3. Acknowledges mistakes and apologizes for them
4. Shows respect for authority and regulations
5. Shows courtesy to his classmates, teachers and other school personnel
6. Respects the opinions and differences of others
7. Takes care of personal and other’s possessions, and school property
8. Follows the rules of any game
9. Shows respect and fairness in dealing with teammates and competitors (sportsmanship)

II. Cooperation

1. Participates actively in class discussions
2. Accepts and carries out his share of work
3. Follows group plans and decisions

As a person of Competence, the student strives to show the values of responsibility, punctuality, industry, honesty and orderliness.

I. Effort as manifested in the student’s participation in class, recitation, submission, cooperation, etc.
II. Responsibility

1. Observes willingly the school procedures and classroom routines (e.g. wearing of ID, etc.)
2. Brings necessary school materials
3. Performs assigned roles/tasks to the best of one’s ability

III. Punctuality

1. Comes to class or any activity on time
2. Submits quality work on time

IV. Industry

1. Performs consistently in day-to-day activities
2. Performs according to one’s capacity
3. Takes initiative in accomplishing assigned tasks

V. Honesty/Integrity

1. Submits original work
2. Returns lost items
3. Acknowledges the contribution of others to one’s work

VI. Orderliness

1. Ensures that one’s work is neat and clean
2. Keeps one’s surroundings tidy and clean

As a person of Compassion, Community, and Culture, the student strives to be a servant leader who shows generosity to the community and respect for the environment.

I. Solidarity with the less fortunate and observes simplicity in one’s lifestyle
II. Servant-leadership

1. Leads others to recognize and to do what is good and right
2. Willingly helps anyone who needs help without expecting reward
3. Volunteers and participates actively in service and outreach activities
4. Humbly gives and accepts feedback

III. Respect for the environment

1. Conscientiously observes school procedures on waste and resource management (re-use, recycle paper, plastic bottles, and the like; reduce waste)
2. Conserves water and energy (turn off lights and fans when not in use)
3. Cares for all living things

IV. Generosity as shown when the student willingly shares talents and resources to the maximum

Depending on the extent manifested of the traits, each subject teacher gives to students the following conduct grades: