Organized according to the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NESBECS) this survival guide suggests multiple questions for new administrators to pose to their new school communities, and to themselves. Part rhetorical questions; part "to do" lists; this guide is to assist new leaders in their ongoing orientation process to their schools. It will indicate some external sources for assistnace, identify key relationships that need to be established, and try to create a context for growth and development for new leaders as they embark on this wonderful journey of leadership, service, and discovery from a spiritual, religious, educational, and community perspective.