Student Handbook 2011-2012 - Public Schools of Robeson County

Public Schools of Robeson County2011-2012Character Education Word of the WeekWeek of: Word DefinitionAugust 22, 2011 School PrideCare and satisfaction in your school’s achievementand successAugust 29, 2011 Perseverance Working hard without giving upSeptember 5,2011 DiligenceConsistent attention to quality work; remainingfocused on your goalSeptember 12,2011 ConscientiousThe sense of one's own conduct, intentions, orcharacter with a feeling to do right or be good.September 19,2011 SportsmanshipAbility to take winning and losing without gloating orcomplainingSeptember 26,2011 Independent Not requiring or relying on othersOctober 3, 2011 PoliteCourteous behavior towards others in words andactionsOctober 10, 2011 Reliable Deserving of trust and confidenceOctober 17, 2011 Leadership Capacity to leadOctober 24, 2011 Obscure Not clearly seen or easily distinguishedMental or moral strength to resist opposition andNovember 7, 2011 Courageous danger; braveNovember 14,2011 Honor A sense of what is right, just, and trueNovember 21,2011 GratitudeA feeling of thankful appreciation for benefitsreceivedNovember 28,2011 Thankfulness Feeling of gratitude; benefits receivedDecember 5, 2011 Courtesy Polite behaviorDecember 12,2011 Remembrance An act of recalling to mindDecember 19,2011 GenerosityWillingness to give and share unselfishly your timeand talentsDecember 26,2011 Joyfulness Causing or showing great pleasure or delightSelf-Positive attitude about, and trust in one’s self; sense ofJanuary 2, 2012 Confidence security and self-assuranceThe inner strength to pursue a goal or task; willJanuary 9, 2012 Determination powerJanuary 16, 2012 Enthusiasm Strong excitement of feelingRecognition of the diversity of others, their opinions,January 23, 2012 Acceptance practices and cultureJanuary 30, 2012 Tolerance Allowable endurance from one’s own beliefsFebruary 6, 2012 Attentive Offering attention to the comfort of othersFebruary 13,2012 Affectionate Showing fondness or warm regardFebruary 20,2012 Friendship One who shows kindness toward another45