Leader in Me at MES

1. LEADERSHIP

Everyone can be a leader.

NOT: Leadership is for the few.

2. POTENTIAL

Everyone has genius.

NOT: A few people are gifted.

3. CHANGE

Change starts with me.

NOT: To improve schools, the system needs to change first.

4. MOTIVATION

Educators empower students to lead their own learning.

NOT: Educators control and direct student learning.

5. EDUCATION

Develop the whole person.

NOT: Focus solely on academic achievement.

You're in charge of yourself.

• I have a "can do" attitude and always try my best at everything I do.
• I follow directions and do the right things without being asked, even when nobody is looking.
• I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods and don't blame others for my wrongdoing.

Have a plan.

• I plan ahead and set goals for myself.
• I am prepared at all times.
• I think about how the choices I make now will affect my future.
• I think about the positive or negative consequences of my actions before I act.

Work first, then play.

• I do the things that I have to do before I do the things that I want to do.
• I stay focused on what I'm doing. I try to minimize distractions and regroup if I get off task.
• I spend my time on the things that are the most important.

Everybody can win!

• I can problem solve when an issue comes up with another person.
• I think about what other people want and not just what I want.
• I am kind to others and try to think of ways to help everyone to be happy.

Listen before you speak.

• I listen to others without interrupting.
• I raise my hand when I want to speak and I wait to be called on.
• I don't blurt out.
• I try to understand other people's views and feelings, even if they are different from my own.

Together is better.

• I get along well with other people and work well in groups.
• I value the strengths of others and allow myself to learn from them.
• I know that by working together as a team we can get more done and come up with better solutions than we could alone.

Balance is best.

• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep.
• I balance my time between school, church, extracurricular activities, family, and friends.
• I am always learning how to become a better person.

• I have found something that I am good at and really like doing.
• I am proud but do not boast.
• Instead, I use my expertise to help and inspire others.