Empowering Student Development
IDENTITY
Students will begin to understand the concept of cultural identity and identify the cultural issues that most affect their identity. They will understand how culture affects who they are and decisions they make.
MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
Students will understand that until their basic needs are met other needs are not seen as important. They will identify basic needs that are not being met and will discover positive ways to meet those needs based on their personality style.
TAKING FLIGHT with DISC Personality Assessment
Students will understand their needs and what motivates them to be successful in changing their own world and serving others. They will become familiar with their leadership style as well as their learning styles to help them become better students, better employees, and better leaders.
CORE VALUES ASSESSMENT
Students who don’t understand where their identity comes from, or don’t value themselves are unable to lead themselves or others. They are ultimately led by the winds of change. When students are motivated by their core values, they make choices based on those values which ultimately helps them become stronger more values-oriented leaders of the future.
REDISCOVERING CONFLICT
Students will learn how identity informs how they react to conflict. They will learn what triggers them, and how they trigger others. They will learn and practice new ways to deal with conflict based on their own and other’s identities
Course Objectives
- Learn the connection between Identity and Self-Leadership
- DISCover how your personality affects your leadership style with the Taking Flight with DISC Personality Profile
- Identity your CORE Values and create a Values Statement as a life guide
- Increase decision making skills from peer-based decisions to values based decisions!
Inspiring Futures in Educational Settings
Know Thyself - 9-week Middle and High School Referral Program
Our specialized program offers targeted support to students dealing with disciplinary action, attendance problems, and academic difficulties. Through a 9-week intensive program, we provide personalized interventions and guidance to address their specific needs. With a focus on behavior modification, attendance improvement, and academic success, our program accepts referrals from school administration, counselors, and probation officers, ensuring a maximum of 10 students per cohort for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.
Know Thyself for Freshmen
Know Thyself for Freshmen is a tailored 9-week course that supports freshmen in their transition to high school. Focusing on personal growth and self-discovery, students are introduced to the challenges and opportunities they will encounter. Covering cultural identity, basic needs, leadership styles, and conflict resolution, this course equips freshmen with essential tools to navigate high school successfully and make informed decisions for their future.
Know Thyself for Christian High Schools
Know Thyself for Christian High Schools is a specialized course that caters to students attending Christian high schools, infusing principles of faith and biblical teachings into the curriculum. Students will embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the alignment of their personalities with biblical personalities and values, fostering a deeper understanding of their identity and faith. With a focus on cultural identity, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs from a Christian perspective, leadership styles, and conflict resolution within the context of Christian values, this course empowers students to develop as leaders grounded in biblical principles, nurturing their personal growth and faith.
