Mustang
Where Character Counts

Good character must start at home,
must be taught, must be modeled,
must be a united community
effort and will lead to success.

August

Enthusiasm - Being eager and excited to face new challenges.
I will:
xxxx-Display a positive attitude.
xxxx-Always give my best effort.
xxxx-Participate in community and school events.
xxxx-Find the silver lining in a dark cloud.

September

Responsibility - Knowing and doing what is expected of me.
I will:
xxxx -Do all my work to the best of my ability.
xxxx - Make things right when I do wrong.
xxxx - Keep my promises.
xxxx - Know my duty and do my duty.
 
 

October

Self Discipline - Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right.
I will:
xxxx-Set my own limits.
xxxx-Not act impulsively.
xxxx-Walk away from things that aren't right.
xxxx-Not equate desires with rights.

November

Patriotism/Citizenship - Demonstrating a commitment to community and country through
law-abiding behavior and community service.
I will:
xxxxx-Honor the American flag.
xxxxx-Study our country's history.
xxxxx-Help make my community a better place to live.
xxxxx-Look for opportunities to serve others.
 


December

Courtesy - Treating others with respect and honor.
I will:
xxxx-Say "please" and "thank you".
xxxx-Properly address my parents and teachers.
xxxx-Not interrupt others who are speaking.
xxxx-Treat others the way I would like to be treated.

January

Tolerance - Accepting my own unchangeable traits and the unchangeable traits of others.
I will:
xxxx-Not expect more of others than I expect of myself.
xxxx-Respect others' opinions.
xxxx-Not confuse what is right with what is popular.
xxxx-Not stand in judgment of others.

February

Leadership - Demonstrating good character by doing what is right.
I will:
xxxx-Do what is right and encourage others to do the same.
xxxx-Learn to stand-alone.
xxxx-Be part of the solution rather than the problem.
xxxx-Look for ways to help others.
 


March

Respect/Self Respect - Showing high regard for authority, country, others, property, and self.
I will:
xxxx-Treat others persons as I would want them to treat me.
xxxx-Be proud of who I am and hold others in high regard.
xxxx-Abstain from anything that might damage or pollute my mind or body.

April

Integrity - Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things.
I will:
xxxx-Tell the truth and encourage others to be truthful.
xxxx-Admit when I'm wrong and accept the consequences for my actions.
xxxx-Keep my promises and fulfill my commitments.
xxxx-Do the right thing even when no one else is looking.

May

Caring/Forgiveness - Showing understanding of others by treating them with kindness, compassion
generosity, and  a forgiving spirit.
I will:
xxxx-Help those in need.
xxxx-Be sensitive towards the feelings of others.
xxxx-Be happy for another who succeeds.
xxxx-Be a forgiving person.

June

Volunteerism - Freely offering service to others.
I will:
xxxx-Make myself available to others.
xxxx-Be happy to serve without tangible rewards.
xxxx-Work to make my community a better place.

July

Courage - Having the mental and moral strength to overcome temptations and pressures.
I will
xxxx-Turn down any invitation to do wrong.
xxxx-Report myself when I've done wrong.
xxxx-Keep my moral standards even though they may not be popular.
xxxx-Stand up for what is right.