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Harpeth Hall’s Mission Statement “Harpeth Hall educates young women
to think critically,
to lead confidently,
to live honorably.
Leadership Program Goals
Our goals were for each girl to see herself as a
leader – making it attainable for every
student
“Leading Confidently”Each Harpeth Hall student develops the confidence to lead in her own way. She is aware of the value of every individual and accepts her responsibility to shape the
community for the better.
She exemplifies integrity
She respects others and herself
She is always learning
She understands her actions make a difference
She acts when she sees a need
She contributes with a positive attitude
She inspires others through her dedication
She listens thoughtfully to the ideas of others
She communicates effectively
She understands when to lead and when to follow.A Harpeth Hall student understands that
learning to lead confidently is a life-long endeavor.
What do the 10 attributes mean to our students?
In the Middle School, we broke these 10 attributes down for each grade level.
Phase 1: Specific Goals for 2010-2011 School Year
Develop an 8th Grade Leadership TEAM
Use Middle School Meeting as a forum for all students
Start a Magnolia Binder through advisory
Weave our Values Statement into Leadership Activities and Plans
Connect Leadership pieces to the classroom, advisory, new student orientation, athletics, retreats/trips, Leadership & Service Learning Days, Clubs
Must have community buy-in
Make sure we maintain grade-specific programs
Don’t focus on too much
Be very clear about teacher roles and responsibilities
Specific leadership skills need to be taught to students
Develop Leadership Development Section on Harpeth Hall’s Website
Examples:
5th GradeTheme & Attributes:
Leadership Theme:
“Learning to Lead Myself”
Leadership Attributes:
She has a positive attitude
She communicates effectively
Life Balance Class: Team-Building and Identification of Traits and Character
Advisory: Goal-Setting and Self-Portrait
Curricular Ties/Academics: Morning Meeting
Special Projects: Balloons Project, Biz Town
Service Learning: Cumberland River Compact (focus is on giving of oneself)
New Student Orientation: Introduce Leadership Theme for the Year, Team-Building Activities, etc.
Examples:
6th GradeTheme & Attributes:
Leadership Theme:
“Learning to Lead Within a Community”
Leadership Attributes:
She acts when she sees a need
She listens thoughtfully to the ideas of others
Life Balance Class: Friendships, Family, and Diversity Lessons
Advisory: Personal Values Statement
Curricular Ties/Academics: Distinguished Women Project
Special Projects: Biz Town, Halloween Carnival
Service Learning: Head Start (focus is on mentoring children)
Examples:
7th GradeTheme & Attributes;
Leadership Theme:
“Learning to Lead As a Team”
Leadership Attributes:
She understands her actions make a difference
She inspires others through her dedication
She is always learning
Life Balance Class: Team-Building, Inclusion, Problem-Solving, Collaboration
Advisory: Personal Pledges
Curricular Ties/Academics: To Kill A Mockingbird
Special Projects: George Washington Celebration, Decades Project, and 7th Grade Retreat
Service Learning: Second Harvest (focus is on understanding poverty and how to make a difference)
New Student Orientation: Introduce Leadership Theme for the Year, Team-Building Activities, uniting of “two classes”
Examples:
8th GradeTheme & Attributes:
Leadership Theme:
“Learning to Lead A Community”
Leadership Attributes:
She respects others and herself
She understands when to lead and when to follow
She exemplifies integrity
Life Balance Class: Self-Identity, Diversity Lessons, Responsibility
Advisory: Bear Families, “If” Re-Write
Curricular Ties/Academics: history paper, Edict
Special Projects: This I Believe speeches, 8th Grade Leadership Retreat, Honor Pledge “Re-Write”
Service Learning: Focus is on how one can make a meaningful contribution to one’s community
Middle School Opportunities to Practice
Leading Student Council
Leadership & Service Learning Days
Pep Club
Green Team
After-School Service Club
Honor Education Committee
5th & 6th Grade Leadership Jobs
Junior Ambassadors
Literary Magazine editors
SEEK
Bear Families
Student Led Conferences
Newspaper Editors
Athletic Teams
Youth Legislature
Model UN
MathCounts
7th Grade Book Club
Forensics
Announcements at Middle School Meeting
Drama Club
Girls’ World Middle School Diversity Conference
Cycling Club
Phase 2 Make more curricular ties
Evaluate Phase 1 activities:
Bear Families
Magnolia Binders
Faculty Inclusion
More deliberate about giving 8th graders opportunities to practice leading
Develop Your Own Leadership Mission
Statement
