- Osceola Middle School
- Character Development
Character Development
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At Osceola we strive to teach students 12 guiding principles for building character. Our goal is to embed these principles into our lessons and into our culture at Osceola. Our guiding principles are a positive foundation not only for individual behavior but also for building relationships with others. Our OMS guiding principles contribute to higher level functioning, creating positive relationships and promoting a civil society.
Week | Word | Definition |
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1 | Adaptability | capable of adjusting to different conditions. | SYNONYMS: flexibility, versatility |
2 | Compassion | a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it | SYNONYMS: sympathy, pity |
3 | Contemplation | thoughtful observation or study | SYNONYMS: deliberation, consideration, pondering |
4 | Courage | the quality of mind that enables one to face danger with confidence | SYNONYMS: bravery, stoutheartedness |
5 | Honesty | freedom of deceit or fraud | SYNONYM: integrity |
6 | Initiative | introductory act or step | SYNONYM: leadership |
7 | Loyalty | faithfulness to people, obligations, commitments | SYNONYM: devotion |
8 | Optimism | the belief that good prevails over bad | SYNONYM: hopefulness |
9 | Perseverance | steady course of action in spite of difficulties | SYNONYM: steadfastness |
10 | Respect | to show regard or consideration for | SYNONYM: honor, homage |
11 | Responsibility | the act of being reliable | SYNONYM: reliability or dependability |
12 | Trustworthiness | deserving of trust or confidence | SYNONYM: honest, faithful |