Orange County Public Schools is committed to empowering students with the understanding that while adversity and hardship are universal, resilience is achievable through strong skills, a supportive community, and mentorship. 

The Florida Department of Education has established statewide educational standards and resources aimed at equipping students with the skills necessary to build resilience, identifying 11 key traits that support this development. 

These traits include: Self-Awareness and Self-Management, Grit, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Mentorship, Responsible Decision-Making, Empathy, Responsibility, Resiliency, Citizenship, Honesty, Gratitude, and Perseverance.