Code of the Knights

Anti Bullying

Character Education

       a. Grit  (definition)  Perseverance and passion for long-term goals.

Grit in psychology is a positive, non-cognitive trait, based on an individual’s passion for a particular long-term goal or end state coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective. This perseverance of effort promotes the overcoming of obstacles or challenges that lie within a gritty individual’s path to accomplishment and serves as a driving force in achievement realization.  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grit_%28personality_trait%29)

 Synonym:  Courage, Guts, Determination

Antonym:  Indecisiveness

 Example:    Through hard work and grit, the students survived middle school.

 Character Ed Article(s):1.  As You Sow, So You Harvest.GRIT, 2.Change Begins With Choice.GRIT, 3. Mentors and Coaches.GRIT

b. Zest (definition) An enjoyably exciting quality.

In Positive Psychology, zest is one of the 24 strengths possessed by humanity. As a component of the virtue of Courage, zest is defined as living life with a sense of excitement, anticipation, and energy. Approaching life as an adventure; such that one has “motivation in challenging situations or tasks”. Zest is essentially a concept of courage, and involves acquiring the motivation to complete challenging situations and tasks. Those who have zest exude excitement and energy while approaching tasks in life. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zest_%28positive_psychology%29)

 Synonym:  Enthusiasm, Passion

Antonym:  Insipidity

 Example:    His humor added zest to the performance.

Character Ed Article(s):  How to Stay Motivated.ZEST

     c. Optimism(definition)  a general disposition to expect the best in all things; the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well. (https://dictionary.kids.net.au/word/optimism)

Synonym:  Hopefulness, Positivity

Antonym:  Pessimism, Negativity

 Example:    Everyone expressed optimism about the future of our country.

 Character Ed Article(s):  1. Power of Self Expectations.OPTIMISM, 2.Lesson from My Father.OPTIMISM, 3.Problems Can Be Opportunities in Disguise.OPTIMISM

     d. Integrity(definition)   Moral soundness; adherence to moral and ethical principles; honesty.(https://dictionary.reference.com/browse/integrity)

Synonym:  Rectitude, Probity, Virtue.

Antonym:  Dishonesty

 Example:    I admire her artistic integrity.

 Character Ed Article(s): 1. I Learned from My Grandmother.INTEGRITY, 2.Power of Empowerment.INTEGRITY

     e. Loyalty (definition)    the state or quality of being loyal;  faithfulness to commitments or obligations.  (https://dictionary.reference.com/browse/loyalty?s=ts)

Synonym:  Devotion, Fidelity

Antonym:  Disloyalty, Falseness

Example:    The dog showed his master loyalty by being a good dog.

Character Ed Article(s):1.Personal Responsibility.LOYALTY, 2.Beware The Dream Stealers.LOYALTY

     f. Courage (definition)    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear.  (https://dictionary.kids.net.au/word/courage)

Synonym:  Bravery, Valor

Antonym:  Cowardice

Example:    It takes courage to stand up for your rights.

 Character Ed Article(s):  Life’s Batting Average.COURAGE

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