Leadership & Service

Leadership & Service is designed to help students recognize the importance of being a quality leader, a wise follower, and an effective communicator, Leadership & Service offers a safe environment for students to develop leadership skills, cultivate selfless service, and practice interpersonal communication.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Required: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... And Maybe the World by Admiral William McRaven

Homework Estimate

Minimal homework expected if students manage class time well

Major Concepts Covered

First Quarter: Intro to Leadership & Service, Intro to Interpersonal Communication, Intro to Army Leadership

Second Quarter: “Minute to Win It” Presentations, Intro to the Military Decision-Making Process, the Communication Process, Intro to Operation Orders

Third Quarter: Sound Speech – Audience & Delivery, Intro to Survival, Intro to First Aid, Intro to Land Navigation

Fourth Quarter: Land Navigation & Map Reading, Communication in the Workplace, Professional Development

Insider Information

To be an effective leader in any career field, our students must be able to communicate well and carry themselves with confidence. This class will immerse students in short speaking assignments, introduce them to leadership competencies, and provide leadership and service opportunities.

Grades 9th-12th

Study Hall is a quiet time to study and work on assignments.