LANCASTER
HIGH SCHOOL
TeenLeadershipSyllabus
Welcome to Teen Leadership! I am really excited about this course, and hope you are as well. We’re going to have a great time in here while preparing and learning the skills necessary to become leaders in ourworld!
CourseName:TeenLeadership
Instructor:Mr. Hampton
RequiredText:Teen Leadership: Developing Leaders for theFuture
TutorialTimes:AFTER SCHOOL Mon & Wed, or byappointment
CourseDescription:
Teen Leadership is a course in which students develop leadership, professional, and business skills. Students will learn to establish healthy relationships, understand the concept of personal responsibility, teamwork, organization of projects, and self-awareness. Students perform student council projects involving health, safety, energy, environment, school pride, and communityservice.
TeachingProcedures:
This class will revolve almost totally around you, the student. You will be learning from your peers, the people around you as well as your teacher facilitator. Various methods such as oral presentations, group work, discussions, critical thinking, written reports, and projects will be submitted in this class. You will be leading as well as teaching in class. My job is to facilitate and steer you in the rightdirection.
CourseOutline:
This course is divided into three main categories. First, we will take a look at ourselves; self- concept, emotional intelligence, public speaking, and standards & principles. Next, we will focus on relationships with others; peer pressure, family and personal relationships. We will finish up the course with a look at taking responsibility for our actions, the consequences our choices have, and how to turn ourselves intoleaders.
ClassroomRules:
1.BePositive
2.BePrepared
3.BeResponsible
4.BeRespectful
5.Follow rules anddirections
ClassroomDisciplinePlan:
1stOffense-Warning
2ndOffense- Student/Teacher conference 3rdOffense- Detention/Parent Phone Call 4thOffense- OfficeReferral
Severe Misconduct-Auto
ClassroomSupplies:
1.INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTE BOOK
2.Paper and a writingutensil
3.Be prepared to purchase items for projects (such ascandy)
4.A box ofKleenex
5.TAPE FOR ISN
Attendance & Late Work: Teen Leadership is a laboratory, hands-on discussion class, therefore attendance is necessary. If you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITYto get the make-up work (from the class box) on the DAY you return to class. Late work will automatically be given a 70 the day after the due date. Points will then decrease 10 pointsthereafter.
CourseGrades:
Grades will be determined by academic assessment and point activities. Written work, class discussions, quizzes will make up daily grades. Daily grade only count 40%. Large projects, oral presentations, written papers, will count as 40%, or as a “test” grade, along with regular six weeks tests andprojects.
The Lancaster Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The district Title IX contact is Dr. Helena Mosely at 972-218-1400. The district Section 504 contact is Tamela Horton at 972-218-1400.
I am excited that you have chosen to be in my Teen Leadership Class. If you need any help, please contact meanytime.
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I received, and read, the Teen Leadershipsyllabus.
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