Leadership

Course Title: Student Government/Leadership/ASB

Course Number: 8300-8301

Grade Level: 11–12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Election by students to a school wide ASB Position or by application (GPA requirement).

Course Description: Student Government/Leadership/ASB is the course in which student leaders get together on a daily basis to decide and carry out the activities of the El Diamante High School Associated Student Body. Students will be expected to demonstrate initiative, hard work, cooperation, etc. The requirements to be admitted to the class are: to either be elected to a school wide position by the students at El Diamante and/or by an application process. All students must submit an application before running for office or entering the Leadership Class. The Activities Director and administration will screen students prior to the election. The El Diamante High School Constitution regulates specific requirements to hold office and to be considered for the Leadership Class. Once approved and screened, newly elected officers and the Activities Director will determine the remaining members of the class. Factors considered include, but are not limited to; work ethic, ability to work with others, leadership qualities, demonstration of good character, and diversity.

Course Title: Student Activities/Link Crew

Course Number: 8300-8301

Grade Level: 11–12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Application and approval by Link Crew teacher

Course Description: Link Crew is designed to empower upperclassmen as role models for 9th Grade Miners, enabling them to pass on positive traditions of El Diamante and school culture to younger students. In addition, Link Crew aims to develop students’ leadership skills, especially in the areas of communication, organization, leadership, team-work, and problem-solving. The Link Crew class is to tap into the potential and maximize the benefits of the existing Link Crew Program. The benefits include an increased sense of community Improved climate and the successful transition of new students. In the Link Crew class, we will be learning important leadership skills, mentoring skills, and life skills that will help us change the campus culture. The requirements to join the Link Crew Class are you must be a Junior or Senior at El Diamante High School and you must first be accepted into the Link Crew Program through the application process.