Merit/Demerit System

Our merit and demerit system is based on 10 Core Values:

1. Compassion- Respect leads to a compassionate learning environment.

2. Accountability- All students and teachers are accountable for their actions.

3. Desire- Students and teachers must desire a positive and helpful environment.

4. Effort- Respect takes effort in every situation.

5. Time- Honoring everyone’s time, ideas, and work.

6. Determination- All must be determined to make the best choice in every situation.

7. Initiative- All students and teachers will initiate great choices in every situation.

8. Victory- Leading to victories every day for everyone.

9. Esteem- Great choices lead to higher self-esteem.

10. Respect- Our school will have a culture based on respect.

Celebrating Positive Choices with Merits

At our school, we believe in recognizing and rewarding positive behavior. When students demonstrate any of our 10 core values, they earn merit points. These points can be spent at our Merits Store, where students can choose from a variety of fun and meaningful rewards.

By making positive choices, students not only contribute to a supportive school community—they also earn exciting incentives. It’s our way of saying: Great choices deserve great rewards!

Learning from Mistakes with Demerits

At our school, we understand that growth comes from learning—and sometimes that means making mistakes. When a student’s actions go against our 10 core values, they receive demerit points. These points serve as a reflection of choices that need improvement.

As demerit points accumulate, they may lead to more serious consequences. This system helps students recognize the impact of their behavior and encourages them to make better choices moving forward.

Our goal is to guide students toward positive growth, accountability, and a stronger school community.

Support the Merit Store – Help Us Reward Positive Behavior

Students who earn Merit Points by demonstrating our 10 core values can spend them at the Merit Store, choosing from a variety of fun and motivating items. This store is a key part of encouraging positive choices—and we need your help to keep it stocked!

How You Can Help
We welcome donations from our amazing community! Contributions can be made in the form of cash or check and dropped off at the front office:

📍 555 Walton Rd, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

You can also donate items directly. Popular Merit Store items include:

  • Canned soft drinks (please no energy drinks)

  • Individual-size chips of all kinds

  • Takis

  • Full-size candy bars

  • Fruity and sour candies

  • Snack cakes

  • Beef jerky

  • Cup of noodles (all flavors)

  • Individual Goldfish crackers

  • Food gift cards

Your generosity helps us celebrate students who make great choices every day. Thank you for supporting our school community!