Beginning The

Seven Habits

Cerritos, A Leadership Academy

Based on the work of Stephen and Sean Covey

What Are the 7 Habits?

We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict.

What are we going to do with that one chance?

~Stephen Covey

We believe that every child possesses leadership skills.

We believe that every child will serve as a leader in some way, either in their careers or with family and friends.

We believe that character education is essential.

We believe that students must be taught how to collaborate with others.

We believe that leadership training will have a positive impact on student achievement.

Why a Leadership Focus?

I have a “Can Do” attitude.

I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I don’t blame others. I do the right thing

without being asked, even if nobody is

looking.

The Habits: Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make

a difference. I am an important part of my classroom.

I look for ways to be a good citizen.

I spend my time on things that are most important.

This means I say no to things I should not do. I set priorities,

make a schedule, and follow my

plan. I am organized.

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

I want everyone to be a success.

I don’t have to put others down to get

what I want. It makes me happy to see other people happy. I like to

do nice things for others. When a

conflict arrives, I help brainstorm a solution.

We all can win!

I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints.

I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people

who are different from me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve

problems. I know that “two heads are better than one”. I am a better person when I let other

people into my life and work.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

I take care of my body by eating right,

exercising, and getting sleep.

I spend time with family and friends.

I learn in lots of ways and lots of

places.

Teachers spent 30 hours in training.

Teachers are beginning to implement the habits into instruction, discussion and hallway displays.

Student leadership opportunities are being created

We have already begun our journey…

Students and Staff are Involved

Wall Displays

Classroom Displays

Specialists &Support Programs

2010-2011: Further integration into curriculum

August 2010: Implementation Day with Covey Consultant

Collaboration Sessions

Leadership Day/7 Habits Celebration

Hallway Displays: Murals and Quotes

Parent Night, Family Night

Continuing on…

Read & discuss The 7 Habits for Happy Kids

Use the language. i.e. “How could you be proactive in this situation?”

Consider which habit your child is strong in. Which are weaknesses? Discuss & set goals.

Talk about your strengths and weaknesses. Verbalize when a habit is used.

Make a family mission statement. (Begin with the end in mind.)

Model. i.e. Write out agendas and to-do lists. (Put first things first.)

Bringing It Home

The Seven Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The Seven Habits for Happy Kids by Sean Covey

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey The Leader in Me website Trainings led by Tom Hewlett Inspiration from A.B. Combs Elementary

This presentation was created by Rebecca Radicchi