Sunrise Middle School recognizes that students need to learn character-building traits while they’re in middle school in order to later be successful in high school, college and career. To this end, Sunrise holds these five pillars and honors students for their growth in these areas:

Integrity

I am honest and have strong moral and ethical principles.

Self control

I am in control of my actions and reactions.

Curiosity

I explore, imagine, and discover.

Optimism

I am confident in my ability to make positive change.

Perseverance

I persist despite difficulty or discouragement.

Empathy

 I seek to understand and share the feelings of others.