Personal accountability is very important.  It is one of the founding ideals of Country Gardens.  "Integrity"

There is something greater than this though.   It is recognizing that our actions reflect on more than just ourselves.  

• They reflect upon our families  (They are the ones who raised us)
• They reflect upon our friends  (They want to learn, and succeed themselves)
• They reflect on our school    (We all are Country Gardens, and are seen as such)

Being able to have personal accountability is a very important step in showing maturity. It is a skill that will be important later in life.  

 

You can't go back in time and undo things.  So do it right the first time, or be willing to accept responsibility for that mistake.  

 

As a human being, I have made plenty of mistakes...and I will make plenty more before it is all done.  But first and foremost, I recognize that mistakes I make are my own.  The foolish things I have done, are my own responsibility. 

Responsibility.     Take it... don't try to ignore it.

"I didn't mean to!" does not change things.    Instead, do the right thing, or accept what you did and move forward.  It shows a greater inner strength than feigning ignorance ever did.

 

Integrity.... it is more than a word.   It is a way of life.

ASSIGNED TO: English/Language Arts (8th Grade), Language/Literature (9th Grade), Language/Literature (11th Grade), Language/Literature (10th Grade), Language/Literature (12th Grade)