Leader in Me
Chestnut Hill Academy became an accredited Leader in Me School in 2010. By integrating the program into an already strong curriculum, our curriculum became even stronger. Adopting a common school-wide language helped change a ‘good’ school culture to a ‘great’ school culture. Integrating this language into organizational structures (professional learning, communities, building leadership team, etc.) has strengthened them considerably, and by infusing this new language into already strong instructional practices, those practices have become stronger. The Leader in Me process helps develop the essential life skills and characteristics staff and students need in order to thrive in the 21st century.
What is Leader in Me?
Leader in Me is a K–12 whole-school improvement model and process that helps educators and families collaborate together in developing students as life-ready leaders. As administrators and staff work to grow a leadership culture at school, parents/guardians can reinforce what is being taught at home with shared paradigms and principles. The result of a partnership between home and school will be students who are prepared for college, career, and life. Chestnut Hill Academy has been a Leader in Me school since 2009.
Leader in Me Parent’s Guide
The Leader in Me Parent’s Guide is based on the timeless principles found in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Leader in Me. The introductory guide shares easy-to-understand ideas and activities, and a reading list to help you teach and model powerful 7 Habits principles to your children and/or teens at home. You can download all three below, along with some coloring pages and the LiM framework.
- Seven Habits of Successful Families Presentation -
- Leader in Me Elementary students webpage - Leader in Me Elementary Students
- Leader in Me Family Development webpage - Leader in Me Family Development
- Sean Covey Kids webpage - Sean Covey Kids Page
- Click to purchase the hardcover book - 7 Habits of Happy Kids Hardcover
- Lower Elementary Reading List
- Upper Elementary Reading List
- Leader in Me Coloring Pages
- Leader in Me Framework
- Leader in Me Student Skills Flier
- Family Paradigms Handout
Inspiring Greatness Video (Author Talk by Sean Covey) - Inspiring Greatness Video
Downloads
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
Habit 1:
Be Proactive - You’re in Charge
Habit 2:
Begin with the End in Mind - Have a Plan
Habit 3:
Put First Things First - Work First, Then Play
Habit 4:
Think Win Win - Everyone Can Win
Habit 5:
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood - Listen Before You Talk
Habit 6:
Synergize - Together Is Better
Habit 7:
Sharpen The Saw - Balance Feels Best
The annual Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) helps us determine the impact the 7 Habits and the Leader in Me is having on our school community. Here is a link to the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is June 4th. One entry per family please. Once you have completed the survey, please fill out and return the form sent home in your child’s Friday Folder last week. Click here for an extra copy.