Rugged Individualism Freedom Justice The American Way
The Family & Classroom Oath of Individual Responsibility and Growth for Leaders, Parents, Teachers, Children, and Everyone.
Today, we commit to growing in individual character, responsibility, and respect.
All Together:
We believe our lives are our responsibility.
We own our choices—the good and the hard—, and we learn from both.
We will do our best, even when it is difficult, we will keep going when motivation fades.
We will work hard and take pride in our effort, speak honestly, and listen carefully.
We will keep our word and earn trust through our actions; we will control our actions, even when emotions are strong.
We will pause, think, and choose what is right, we will solve problems instead of complaining.
We will build, improve, and help when we can, respect time and use it wisely.
We will learn every day—from books, people, and mistakes.
We will choose friends who encourage growth and stand by our values, even when standing alone.
We will adapt, but we will not give up who we are, truth will guide our choices.
We will leave people and places better than we found them.
We believe freedom grows with responsibility, and success comes from effort and integrity.
Together: This is how we live; this is how we learn, this is how we grow.