Service and Leadership

Leadership Skills Development (#2400300)

1 Credit, 9-12 Grade

Prerequisite: Application Process in Spring and Student Government Association Advisor Approval Required. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

This course aims to teach leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, group dynamics, time and stress management, public speaking, human relations, public relations, team building, and other group processes. Project-based activities are integral to this course and shall include practical application of the concepts involved. Some after-school requirements may be required to enhance practical learning.

Leadership Techniques Honors (#2400310)

1 Credit, 10-12 Grade

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Leadership Skills Development (#2400300), Application Process in Spring, and Student Government Association Advisor Approval Required. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

This course provides an in-depth study of the leadership techniques of decision-making, problem-solving, meeting skills, communication, group conflict reduction, time and stress management, evaluation, team building, group dynamics, motivational strategy, data collection for project needs, evaluation of community organizations, the purpose of local government, and the role of leadership in a democratic society. Project-based activities are integral to this course and shall include practical application of the concepts involved. Some after-school requirements may be required to enhance practical learning.

Leadership Strategies Honors (#2400320)

1 Credit, 11-12 Grade

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Leadership Techniques Honors (#2400310), Application Process in Spring, and Student Government Association Advisor Approval Required. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

The purpose of this course is to provide formative opportunities to build on leadership skills, including meetings skills, communication skills, motivational strategies, character development, group dynamics, community relations, data collection for project needs, evaluation of community organizations, the purpose of local government, community service and personal and civic responsibility. Project-based activities are integral to this course and shall include practical application of the concepts involved. Some after-school requirements may be required to enhance practical learning.

Approaches to Leadership Honors (#2400330)

1 Credit, 12 Grade

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Leadership Strategies Honors (#2400320), Application Process in Spring, and Student Government Association Advisor Approval Required. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

The purpose of this course is to facilitate summative application of leadership skills formed in Leadership Strategies Honors, emphasizing organizational management, goal-setting, communication with varied audiences, peer mediation, citizenship, data collections and analysis, conflict resolution, healthy decision-making, assertiveness, and meeting skills, stress management and strategies for self-reflection. Project-based activities are integral to this course and shall include practical application of the concepts involved. Some after-school requirements may be required to enhance practical learning.