ABC’s of Legacy
AFFIRMING ATMOSPHERE
STUDENTS
- Experience positive reinforcement in the classroom and around the campus.
- Participate in meaningful “character caught” and student incentive programs
- Enjoy meaningful relationships with Legacy staff
STAFF
- Encourage each other’s strengths verbally
- Develop an attitude of “sharpening” one another
- Share ideas and projects with each other
toward PARENTS
- Smile, interact, and develop relationships
- Report a child’s strengths before reporting their weaknesses
- Acknowledge their role as a parent, encourage them, and give them hope
BIBLICAL CHARACTER
STUDENTS
- Learn and practice Legacy’s Character Traits
- Participate in character programs, chapel, and monthly heartwork activities
- Memorize weekly Bible verses
STAFF
- Practice biblical principles by loving, forgiving, edifying, and encouraging one another
- Model the Character Traits for students and towards one another
- Cultivate humble and teachable hearts
toward PARENTS
- Consider others (Legacy families) more important than ourselves
- Listen to concerns and work towards a biblical solution
- Show the unconditional love of Christ
COMMUNICATION
STUDENTS
- Learn how to use words that build up rather than tear down
- Encouraged to look outside of themselves and serve others rather than self
- Given multiple opportunities and venues to develop communication skills
STAFF
- Serve each other according to Christ’s example
- Pursue real relationships and quickly resolve conflicts
- Listen and learn from each other
toward PARENTS
- Share regular, meaningful, and consistent updates on student academic and social well-being
- Develop relationships, know their names, and be available
- Realize that their happiness is our priority