Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) announces that Carver Road Middle School (CAMS) has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence that the school has produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes.
Leader in Me is an evidence-based PK-12 model, developed in partnership with educators, designed to build perseverance and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture, and help improve academic achievement. This model equips students, educators, and families with the leadership and life skills needed to thrive, adapt, and contribute in a dynamic world.
Leader in Me unites students, staff, and families around a common goal to prepare students with college-, career-, and life-readiness skills necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment. With Leader in Me, students learn to become self-aware, interdependent, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritize their time, be considerate of others, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, live a balanced life, and contribute to society.
Within the PK-12 education community, it is common for schools to receive recognition for outstanding achievement. Lighthouse Certification is a highly regarded standard that is attainable by every Leader in Me School. Schools that achieve the certification are great examples of a strong leadership model. They have experienced significant measurable results, aligned to their goals, through the implementation of the principles and practices in Leader in Me. Schools typically apply for this certification three to five years after a school begins the Leader in Me model.
Carver Road Middle Principal Sarah Alford said, “We are thrilled to have been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. I am incredibly proud of the hard work, commitment, and intentional efforts of our students and staff that made this designation possible.”
“Our implementation of Leader in Me has truly been transformative for our school. This process has helped us move beyond teaching students’ academic standards to intentionally developing confident leaders of character. Socially and academically, we are seeing strong, measurable progress at CAMS. Through student leadership initiatives, we have reduced discipline referrals by 50% and chronic absenteeism by 50% compared to last year. Earning Lighthouse Certification affirms that CAMS is not only committed to excellence but also committed to ensuring every student is equipped to lead now and, in the future,” added Alford.
FranklinCovey Education has designed the Lighthouse Rubric to establish high standards for quality and, ultimately, school outcomes. Schools use the Lighthouse Rubric to measure outcomes in three areas: teaching leadership principles, creating a leadership culture, and aligning academic systems. Schools also measure their success as it relates to their unique school. Lighthouse Schools serve as exemplars to their community and to other schools.
FranklinCovey Education President Sean Covey said, “We are thrilled to recognize Carver Road Middle as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. Schools that achieve this Lighthouse Certification are great examples of a strong leadership model and of what it means to be a Leader in Me school. This school has experienced incredible results by implementing the principles and practices related to Leader in Me. And we are so pleased and honored to be their partner and to celebrate the success they are experiencing.”
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