Life School Provides K-12 Character and Leadership Training
What is LifeLeader?
LifeLeader articulates the attributes that we want to develop in our students and ourselves. It is a common language that makes it easier for us to understand each other and focuses our efforts. Character education is not something that we pause instruction to do – is integrated in everything we do.
READY TO LEARN
Effective leaders have the ability to locate, process, and understand information in order to make sound judgments and achieve success.
Critical Thinking
The process of making clear, rational judgments informed by evidence
Information Literacy
The ability to efficiently and accurately locate, evaluate, utilize, and communicate information to achieve a goal
Global Perspective
An understanding of the complex social, economic, and political links between various cultures and perspectives
READY TO LEAD
Effective leaders have the ability to establish trust, connect with diverse groups of people, convey ideas, and overcome challenges.
Collaborative
Work jointly with others on a shared goal by collectively identifying problems and creating solutions
Ethical Leadership
The process of influencing people with respect to ethical beliefs and values, while maintaining the dignity and rights of others
Effective Communicator
One who communicates with a clear and successful delivery that is well received and understood
Humility
A willingness to serve the interests of others regardless of one’s status or opportunity for personal gain
Problem Solver
A thinker who utilizes available information and resources to achieve a solution to a problem
Social Awareness
The ability to understand others’ emotions and to meet the needs and concerns of others
READY FOR LIFE
Effective leaders manage time, resources, and talent to make a positive impact in their own life and the lives of others.
Citizenship
Adhering to laws and rules, contributing to society, and participating in public affairs with wisdom
Financial Literacy
The ability to understand how one makes, manages, invests, and expends money
Goal-Oriented
The degree to which one focuses on a particular goal and the tasks necessary to achieve that goal
Resilient
The ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change with optimism
Self-Aware
A clear perception of one’s personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivations, and emotions and how these are perceived by others
Self-Managed
Taking responsibility for one’s own behavior and knowing when and how to modify behavior for the well-being of self and others
