H Y D E SC H OO L I N N E R LE A D E R S H I P M O D E L
Inner Leadership The Path to Self-Discover y and Self Confidence Hyde School has a mission of helping students discover their unique potential. In order to become their best possible self, a person must develop • • •
an understanding of themselves the presence to speak, and the grit and confidence to go the distance when the going gets tough.
This is what Hyde School calls Inner Leadership. A student starts the journey learning the value of each of Hyde’s 5 Words that will serve as a character compass in life: Courage | Integrity | Leadership | Curiosity | Concern Students learn these through everything they are asked to do at Hyde, from academics, to sports, to performing arts, to community service, to meeting with their Discovery Groups. Hyde in turn provides a supportive community based on 5 Principles: Truth | Brother’s Keeper | Conscience | Humility | Destiny A student develops their inner leadership through • • • • •
self-awareness having confidence to speak in public tackling challenges outside their comfort zone having meaningful relationships, and understanding their family’s strengths and challenges.
These are the tools we have found that students need to be successful in life.
Leadership Stages Students come together monthly and assess their progress on their leadership journeys. The Inner Leadership Model consists of four stages;
Consistency to Excellence • • •
Student displays a pattern of effort and ownership in school/home/life Student is trustworthy and demonstrates an excitement for learning Student initiates and sets standard for self and others
Effort • • •
Student displays initiative, accountability and effort Student demonstrates a desire to change through taking steps in areas around school or with relationships Student begins to listen to their conscience and accepts a commitment to their best effort
Motions • • •
Student may be meeting basic expectations and is able to utilize direction Student may have let go of unproductive actions and is at a plateau Teacher/Parent has more ownership of student’s potential
Preparatory • • •
Student may be unwilling and not meeting basic expectations Student may be challenged in accepting and following Hyde ethics Student requires supervision and structure in free time to meet expectations
The Inner Leadership Growth Areas Explained: 1. Self-Awareness • • •
“Who am I”: understanding of strengths, challenges, and vision Emotional Intelligence - EQ Hyde Discovery Group curriculum
2. Public Speaking Confidence • • •
Hyde Public Speaking course Formal and informal speaking Graduation speech
“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.” – John Wooden
3. Tackling Challenges Outside of One’s Comfort Zone • •
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Mastery of structure and discipline Cross-curriculum challenges: Academics, Sports, Performing Arts, Dorm, Family Program, Ropes Course, Community Service Challenges are unique to each individual
4. Meaningful Relationships •
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Commitment to support and challenge peers (Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper) Having difficult conversations with others (truth over harmony) Hyde Concern Meetings
5. Family Context • • •
Connecting childhood experiences and spirit to personal vision Hyde Family Program, Family Weekends Taking hold of family strengths and letting go of family challenges
For more information, contact: Hyde School 616 High Street Bath, Maine 04530 (207) 443-7101 comevisit@hyde.edu www.hyde.edu/leadership