School-Wide Word of the Day Aug. 29-Sept. 2

Monday, August 29, 2011

Loyalty

Definition:

1. state of being loyal

2. feeling of duty - A feeling of devotion, duty, or attachment to somebody or something

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Diversity

1. variety – a variety of something such as opinion, color, or style

2. social inclusiveness – ethnic variety, as well as socioeconomic and gender variety, in a group, society, or institution

3. discrepancy – a difference from what is normal or expected

Word of the Day

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Education

1. the imparting or acquiring of knowledge through teaching and learning, especially at a school

2. the knowledge or abilities gained through being educated

3. training and instruction in a particular subject

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Thursday, Sept. 1

Accountability

1. responsible to somebody or for something

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Friday, Sept. 2

Sportsmanship

1. conduct considered fitting for a sportsperson, including rules of fair play, respect for others, and graciousness in losing