Character Education
Mill Creek utilizes a program entitled Project Wisdom to promote responsible behavior. Each month of the school year highlights a specific character trait.
MONTH | CHARACTER TRAIT | TARGET BEHAVIORS |
September | Courtesy | I will demonstrate behavior that is gracious, kind and thoughtful of others by allowing others to work undisturbed and using appropriate language. |
October | Commitment | I will demonstrate commitment by following staff directions, completing all my assignments and never giving up! |
November | Respect | I will demonstrate respect through behavior that is considerate. I will use kind words, keep my hands to myself, and listen when others are speaking. |
December | Appreciation | I will demonstrate appreciation by giving recognition to those who deserve it and by doing my part to keep Mill Creek looking good! |
January | Initiative | I will demonstrate my ability to think and act without being urged by showing my best effort, using my time wisely, asking questions and getting help when I need it! |
February | Responsibility | I will own my actions and show that I am responsible by coming to class on time, being prepared to work, and meeting due dates and deadlines. |
March | Self-Discipline | I will demonstrate self-control and orderly behavior by thinking before I act or speak, following class rules, and speaking in an appropriate tone. |
April | Honesty | I will demonstrate my ability to be fair, straightforward and trustworthy by not lying, cheating or stealing from others. |
May | Cooperation | I will demonstrate behavior that is helpful and beneficial to all involved by being cooperative instead of argumentative and respecting others' rights and opinions. |
June | Success | I will develop a personal feeling of accomplishment by setting and following realistic goals. |