THE GOLDEN GATE PLEDGE

1. I WILL SMILE AT OTHERS.
I will make eye contact and greet them where possible.

2. I WILL INCLUDE.
I will contribute to building a positive community by inviting and encouraging others to attend activities.

3. I WILL SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE.
I will use my academic strengths and talents to help other students. I will be honest and do my best as I complete my school work.

4. I WILL BE A TRUE FRIEND.
I will offer companionship, a listening ear, support, and will BE a positive influence.

5. I WILL BE AWARE OF STUDENTS WHO SEEM LONELY.
I will make an effort to be a friend. I will invite those who are sitting alone to my lunch table.

6. I WILL TREAT OTHERS AND MYSELF WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT.
I will not bully, cyberbully, or exclude others. I will not believe or spread rumors and gossip. I will listen to differing points of view and will be KIND to everyone regardless of their differences.

7. I WILL RESOLVE CONFLICTS APPROPRIATELY.
Conflicts will be resolved openly, honestly and with kindness. I will also strive to be slow to anger or take offense.

8. I WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY OWN HAPPINESS.
I will not rely on or wait for others to make me happy.

9. I WILL BE MY BEST SELF.
I will take care of my physical, spiritual, and emotional health. I will also accept help from others.

10. I WILL STRIVE TO MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY EVERY DAY!