Elementary Lessons - Weekly

• • Subjects/Topics: Emotional Regulation, Character Education, Bullying Awareness & Prevention, Career Readiness

Middle School Lessons - Twice Monthly

• • Subjects/Topics: Career Readiness, Suicide Prevention & Awareness, Character Education, Bullying Awareness & Prevention, Stress Management

High School - Scheduled throughout the Year

• • Subjects/Topics: teen Mental Health First Aid, Journey to College, Suicide Awareness and Prevention, College and Career Readiness

Character Education

Through character education, students learn to understand, care about, and act on core values. Each month, Tuscumbia schools focus on a different character trait to teach students about and celebrate those that put that trait into practice.

Community members are encouraged to celebrate and share moments in which they see Tuscumbia students being a person of character. If you see a student being a model of character please let us know by completing the Pillars of Pride Student Nomination Form.

September - Flexibility

What is Flexibility?

Flexibility is the ability to adjust to change with a good attitude.

How to display Flexibility:

• Anticipate changes

• Adjust when and what is needed

• Look for opportunities

• Finish what you've started

• Do the right thing

October - Empathy

What is Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to understand and share in the feelings of another.

How to display Empathy:

• Listen to others

• Look to understand and share what they are feeling

• When it is necessary, offer to help

• Respect others' experiences

• Do not judge others

November - Tolerance

What is Tolerance?

Tolerance is the ability to show respect for others who are different than you.

How to display Tolerance:

• Listen to others with an open mind

• Accept and respect differing ideas and views

• Seek to connect with and understand others

• Know the difference between what is "right' and what is "popular"

• Encourage others to grow

December - Generosity

What is Generosity?

Generosity is the ability to show plentiful kindness through both words and actions.

How to display Generosity:

• Volunteer to help others

• Be giving of your resources when possible (time, help, kindness)

• Spend time with people in need

• Embrace others with gratitude

• Tell other people when you appreciate them

January - Forgiveness

What is Forgiveness?

Forgiveness is the ability to release negative feelings towards someone that has caused hurt or pain.

How to display Forgiveness:

• Listen to others as they are saying sorry

• Consider other people's perspective

• Show patience as people make mistakes

• Seek to understand the motivations and behaviors of others

• Believe that people are trying their best

February - Humility

What is Humility?

Humility is the ability to be modest and humble.

How to display Humility:

• Be grateful

• Ask for help

• Recognize your own limitations

• Celebrate the accomplishments of others

• Be willing to learn

March - Responsibility

What is Responsibility?

Responsibility is the ability to be accountable for what you do, for your actions and behaviors.

How to display Responsibility:

• Complete work and chores on time without being reminded

• Following through on commitments, even when you don't feel like it

• Find out what needs to be done and do it

• Return items you borrow

• Take accountability for your mistakes

April - Courage

What is Courage?

Courage is the ability to do the right thing even if it's difficult.

How to display Courage:

• Do the right thing, even if others are not.

• Be willing to try new things, even if you might fail

• Be truthful

• Admit mistakes and face your fears

• Do not give into negative peer pressure