Personal Conduct & Academic Honesty
I will act with integrity, dignity, and honesty towards others, the Akilah facilities, and myself.
I will complete my course load with academic honesty and never cheat on any assignment or exam.
I will strive to improve my English at every opportunity. I commit to only speaking English on the Akilah campus.
Respect For Community
I recognize that each student at Akilah has been chosen based on her potential to succeed, and I will show compassion and support toward my fellow classmates.
I will follow Akilah’s policies, as detailed in the Akilah student handbook.
I will respect the Akilah community and staff and do my part to keep the facilities clean and safe.
Innovation & Creativity
I will be bold in thought and action. I recognize that the Akilah classroom is a safe place where I am encouraged to take risks in my thinking.
I will constantly challenge myself to create, innovate, and nurture an environment of continuous improvement in my own work and in the Akilah community.
I will always believe in my ability to succeed at things that I have never tried.
Leadership & Service
I will serve as a positive role model in all of my interactions with my local community and on the Akilah campus to both students and visitors.
In my internships and outside activities, I will provide an example of professionalism: promptness, courteousness, cleanliness, and adeptness.
I will always strive to find ways to give back to the local community. When I graduate, I will seek ways to support the Akilah community through my hiring practices, scholarships, and alumni engagement.
Relentless Commitment to Excellence
I recognize that my experience at Akilah will be challenging, but I will always approach these challenges with a good attitude, viewing them as an opportunity to learn and grow.
I will always be engaged in the classroom activities and complete all on my assignments on time.
I will actively communicate with my teachers and mentors if I am having problems in class or need additional assistance. I will put in extra hours of study if I need to catch up with the rest of the class.
I will fully embrace the many learning opportunities at Akilah in order to further my personal development and my capabilities as a wise and courageous leader.
“To me, Akilah means family. It’s a place where you can find yourself, discover your potential, a place where you can know your responsibilities and discover how to be responsible in your future.”