Student Government

A course designed to provide students with skills they need to be effective leaders. Students will learn and apply effective communication skills, resource management, group dynamics and interpersonal skills and organizational culture skills. The course is designed to provide students with the leadership skills they need to be actively involved in Student Government, athletics and other co-curricular activities as well as work experiences and career preparation activities outside of school.

 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT Open to grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: Completed Leadership class or Teacher recommendation along with application and interview.

A one-term course for motivated students interested in being involved in school events and activities. This is a required course for students elected to class or ASB office. This course will teach communication, collaborative work, goal setting, budgeting, decision making, and other leadership and interpersonal skills. Students will work together in this class to plan all ASB events, guide school culture, and make decisions that impact the school as a whole. This course does not meet the district social studies graduation requirement but may be repeated for credit. *Students will need to complete the application and interview process.