Pointview Elementary has been certified and named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education, which recognizes the school’s work in championing leadership among students.
“Schools who achieve this Lighthouse Certification are great examples of a strong leadership model, and of what it means to be a Leader in Me school,” said Sean Covey, president of FranklinCovey Education. “This school has experienced incredible results by implementing the principles and practices related to Leader in Me. And we are so pleased and honored to be their partner and to celebrate the success they are experiencing.”
Leader in Me is an evidence-based PK-12 model based on Covey’s book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” The program was developed in partnership with educators, designed to build perseverance and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture and help improve academic achievement.
With Leader in Me, students learn to become self-aware, interdependent, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritize their time, be considerate of others, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, live a balanced life, and contribute to society.
“We are honored to have been certified and named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School,” Principal David Bennett said. “We have seen amazing results from implementing the Leader in Me process at our school, such as higher attendance rates, lower discipline referrals and a positive school climate.”
He noted an example of a student who came to Pointview shy and withdrawn who is now a school leader advocating for positive changes for himself and his peers.
“This process not only has had a significant impact on this student but on all students,” Bennett said. “And we expect to see greater results over time.”
Pointview adopted the Leader in Me program in 2016. Fouse Elementary added the program a year later. Learn more about the Leader in Me program here.