Six Pillars of Character

Be honest Don't deceive, cheat or steal * Be reliable - do what you say you'll do * Have the courage to do the right thing * Build a good reputation * Be loyal - stand by your family, friends and country

 

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule * Be tolerant of differences Use good manners, not bad language * Be considerate of the feelings of others * Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone * Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

 

Do what you are supposed to do * Persevere: keep on trying! * Always do your best * Use self-control * Be self-disciplined * Think before you act --consider the consequences * Be accountable for your choices

 

 

Play by the rules * Take turns and share * Be open-minded; listen to others * Don't take advantage of others * Don't blame others carelessly

 

 

Be kind * Be compassionate and show you care * Express gratitude * Forgive others * Help people in need

 

 

Do your share to make your school and community better * Cooperate * Stay informed; vote * Be a good neighbor * Obey laws and rules * Respect authority * Protect the environment

Small Group Counseling

 

Three types of small group counseling are offered for McDermott students. The first type, developmental groups, addresses normal developmental tasks and topics such as social skills, time management, or organizational skills. **We emphasize to students and parents that these groups are for everyone, and participation does not indicate a problem.

 

The second type of small group counseling, special concerns groups, focuses on specific needs. These group sessions are attended by students that share a common concern. Some examples of participants for these groups might be students whose parents are separated or divorced, students who have to cope with the illness or death of a family member, or students with other specific needs.

Listed below are possible topics for our special concerns groups:

Accepting Grief and Loss
Divorce/Blended or Changing Families

Building Self Confidence
Substance Abuse in Families

Understanding ADD/ADHD
Coping with Stress

 

The third type of small group counseling, training groups, focuses on working with students to gain skills for application in special areas such as:

Peer Mediators

Falcon Buddies

 

TRUSTWORTHINESS

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

FAIRNESS

CARING

CITIZENSHIP