Earlier this year Saint Wendel Catholic School was awarded $24,000 by the Koch Family Foundation for the Culture of Academic Excellence Grant. The grant requires schools to create a program that give students leadership skills and must involve Catholic Identity. Where $24,000 is a lot of money it is very difficult to really get a quality program with that amount. After lots and lots of deliberation and research all but, two schools who were awarded this grant have decided to pull all their money together to fund one diocesan wide program. After lots of research and school visits we have come up and decided on the program- The Leader in Me!
The Leader in Me is a whole-school transformation model- developed in partnership with educators-- that empowers students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. The Leader in Me redefines what school greatness means, represented through three overlapping circles:
Leadership-Leadership is taught directly to students, but more important, integrated seamlessly with everyday lessons. Students look for ways to use their talents to better the school community.
Culture-Staff and students are empowered to have a voice in their school and feel a strong sense of community and trust.
Academics-Students are active agents in their learning. They set personalized goals and frequently share their data and progress with other students, teachers, and parents.
The Leader in Me is a whole-school transformation model- developed in partnership with educators-- that empowers students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. The Leader in Me redefines what school greatness means, represented through three overlapping circles:
Leadership-Leadership is taught directly to students, but more important, integrated seamlessly with everyday lessons. Students look for ways to use their talents to better the school community.
Culture-Staff and students are empowered to have a voice in their school and feel a strong sense of community and trust.
Academics-Students are active agents in their learning. They set personalized goals and frequently share their data and progress with other students, teachers, and parents.
Parent's Guide to The Leader in Me
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