“Empowering Students to Lead while finding their voice and inspiring others to find theirs.” This is the vision statement of South Seminole Academy of Leadership, Law & Advanced Studies. Since 2008, SSA has made tremendous strides in realizing this vision as the first middle school in the nation to have been honored as a FranklinCovey Leader In Me Lighthouse School, demonstrating a leadership model of excellence emulated by schools locally, nationally and internationally. SSA is a renowned educational institution, evident in the practices of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, which are infused in all aspects of daily life, curriculum and learning opportunities. By building cooperative relationships, nurturing responsibility, kindness, and good judgment, SSA is living its distinctive philosophy and creating a successful community of leaders for today and tomorrow.