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"And How are the Children?"

Among tribes in Africa, none was considered to have warriors more powerful or more intelligent than the mighty Masai. Perhaps it is surprising then to learn that the traditional greeting passed between Masai warriors is "Kassesianingera." It means

“And how are the children?"

This is still the traditional greeting among Masai today, acknowledging the high value that the Masai place on their children's well being. Even warriors with no children of their own give the traditional answer,

“And how are the children?"

That is, peace and safety previal, the priorities of protecting the young, the powerless, are in place; society has not forgotten its reason for being, its proper functions and responsiblities.

Ideal Graduate

It is the goal of the Academy of Learning and Leadership to work with the child and family to empower the child in his or her striving toward the qualities of the Ideal Graduate. The Ideal Graduate will be distinguished as an active community participant who is a competent learner and confident leader. Specifically, the Ideal Graduate will embody the qualities of a caring self, a communal person, a confident leader, a conscious learner, an effective communicator, and a powerful problem solver. These qualities form the backbone of the curricular goals of the Academy of Learning and Leadership. Reaching this ideal is based upon each successful school year, quarter, month, week, and most essentially, each day. Children's interest and energy for learning is engaged and intensified by their clear understanding of expectations, opportunities to examine quality models of, expected work, and an engaging articulation of a vision of what is possible.

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