Leader In Me School

DSA IS A "LEADER IN ME" SCHOOL!

MISSION STATEMENT

One of the first steps we take to start off our school year is to develop a personal mission statement. Personal mission statements help us begin with the end in mind and set the course for the future!

Work together to create a family mission statement. Keep it simple so everyone can learn it and use it regularly. For example: "No Empty Chairs!"

SETTING GOALS

This month, we will set goals using the 4 Discipline of Execution (4DX) model. 4DX is a system we use to set goals, track progress, hold each other accountable, and celebrate!

Our classes will talk about the importance of considering consequences. Invite your learner to share their personal and academic goals for the year. Consider checking in your learner's goals on a regular basis.

Brainstorm celebrations that could be used for your learner as they're working to meet their goal(s)!

7 Habits

The purpose of the 7 Habits is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact in our lives.

THE 7 HABITS

The 7 Habits are principles that help people to be leaders of themselves and others. You can think of these 7 Habits like a tree. The first three form the roots of the tree, and the next three are a result, or branches of the tree. Finally, over all is the habit that renews and nutures all the others. The roots must nurture the trunk first, and then spread to the branches. All change starts with you: It's an inside-out approach.

HABIT 1: BE PROACTIVE-Take responsibility for your life

HABIT 2: BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND-Define your mission and goals in life

HABIT 3: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST- Prioritize, and do the most important things first.

The next three habits form the branches of the tree. These habits deal with getting along with other people.

HABIT 4: THINK WIN-WIN- Have an everyone can-win attitude

HABIT 5: SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD- Listen to people sincerely

HABIT 6: SYNERGIZE- Work together to achive more

strong>Above the tree are things that nurture the tree, like rain and sunshine. Habit 7 is the habit of renewal. It breathes life into all the other habits.

HABIT 7: SHARPEN THE SAW- Renew yourself regularly

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Are you looking for a way to lead? We would love to have you join one of our Middle School Action Teams. Check out our different action teams by watching the videos below. Then, fill out the Google Form for the Action Team that you are interested in joining and one of our Middle School Lighthouse Team student leaders will contact you.