CHARACTER COUNTS At Mill Creek Academy
Six Pillars of Character
 Trustworthiness:(March) 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. Think of True Blue |
 Respect:(January) 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. Think of the Golden Rule |
 Responsibility:(October) 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. Think of being responsible for a garden; or as in being solid and reliable like an oak |
 Fairness:(September) 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. Think of dividing an orange to share |
 Caring:(February) Be kind. Be compassionate and show you care. Express gratitude. Forgive others. Help people in need. Think of a heart |
 Citizenship:(November) 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. Think regal purple as representing the state |
Mill Creek Mustang Character Pledge
I pledge to be a person of Character.
As a Mustang…
I will be Worthy of Trust.
I will be Respectful and Responsible,
Doing what I must.
I will always act with Fairness.
I will show that I Care.
I will be a Good Citizen,
And always do my share.