I-LEAD Charter School Core Values

The Pledge to Build Community Through Personal Responsibility

• Work to understand the truth;
• Speak what I believe is the truth;
• Respect and care for myself, my health, my happiness and my property;
• Respect and care for others, their health, their happiness and their property;
• Fulfill the letter and the spirit of the laws of my community, state and nation;
• Peacefully resolve differences with others through reflective dialogue that leads to mutual understanding, never through threats or violence;
• Work hard to achieve my full mental and physical potential;
• Continue learning throughout my life;
• Serve my community as a generous volunteer and a committed leader;
• Create beauty and justice in my home, my relationships, my community and my nation;
• Create value for others through service, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership;
• Meet failure with reflection, learning, renewal and recommitment;
• Never give up and always show up;
• Take responsibility for my behavior.

All incoming learners and a parent/guardian must sign this pledge upon enrollment.