ASB Leadership Class

Shorewood High School

Course Description and Expectations

Mr. Paul Villanueva

 

paul.villanueva@shorelineschools.org                                                              206.361.4389 (school)

http://schools.shorelineschools.org/shorewood/                                                            SAC & room 109

 

Course Description:

The Shorewood Leadership class is composed of the elected ASB officers, class senators, and selected ASB Special Assignments.    They are responsible for promoting and carrying out school activities that enhance the school environment.   They also are responsible for the student government as determined by the constitution.

 

Course Objectives:

Leadership is a class that has been used to prepare students for success in college, in their careers, and in daily lives of the 21st century, by helping them to develop their abilities to:

 

á      Explore and solve problems

á      Think critically

á      Work cooperatively with others

á      Communicate ideas clearly

á      Plan events that create positive environments

á      Reflect and evaluate products sponsored by the class

 

Course Requirements:

Leadership class responsibilities, Homecoming participation, set-up and clean-up (assembly and meetings), spirit week activities (lunch and evening), attendance at dances sponsored by the leadership, and attendance at one event you are not involved with per semester.  Each student will be required to turn in a portfolio submission each semester with a write-up in order to receive an A for the semester.  Turning in a portfolio submission does not guarantee an A.  Students are expected to be in class on time and be active members of the student body.  When given time to work in class, students are expected to work on class projects until it is completed or until the end of the period.  To keep up with all the activities student must subscribe to the activities iCal found on the ASB Activities and Leadership webpage.  It is expected that all Leadership students will serve the school by doing week-long lunch duty every five weeks with their specific officer group.

 

General Objectives:

Many of the traditional leadership responsibilities are divided into teaching units for evaluation purposes. Through these units the students are introduced and with repetition develop basic leadership skills. These leadership skills as addressed in class are: communication, group processing, managerial techniques, self-awareness, and human relations.  The following are examples of teaching units that enhance the development of the above skills: 

 

Homecoming                                                                          Blood Drive

Food Drive                                                                             Freshmen Elections (fall)

ASB Elections(spring)                                                              Class Senator Elections (spring)

ID Pictures and distribution                                                      School dances

ÒStudent runÓ assemblies                                                         Campus Day Activities

Charity Drives                                                                        Managing Student Council

Homecoming Activities                                                             Special Needs Ranch Field Trip

 

In addition, the leadership students will have daily responsibilities of campus cleanup during lunch, producing the morning announcements, publicizing school events, and Òone on oneÓ communication to the classrooms as needed.

                                                                                                       

Class grading is an ongoing process that evaluates the studentÕs participation in the above units, and during their daily activities.  There is a continual emphasis placed on attendance, punctuality, individual participation in class functions, and during all of the required activities. 

                       

Attendance, tardy, discipline policies

Punctuality, good attendance, and self-discipline are vital in this course.  Being present to class  and Leadership/School Activities will allow us to put on high quality activities and allow the activities to run smoothly.  This class will follow the district and building policies and guidelines.  See Policy #3122.  Absences will be recorded as excused or unexcused according to the building policy. 

 

Ethics and Honesty
Shorewood High School is a place of integrity and character. Therefore, the district expects all students to represent their own work honestly and accurately at all times. All work submitted must demonstrate and be ÒoriginalÓ thinking and views. Any ideas, comments, or views borrowed from other sources must be properly and accurately cited and credited.  Any and all cases of academic dishonesty may be referred to an administrator and handled according to the district policy and the leadership code. See Policy #3302.

 

The Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements Assessed in this course are:

1.    The student(s) will communicate ideas clearly and effectively by

á      adapting to a range of audiences for different purposes                   

á      developing content and ideas       

á      using effective language and style

á      using technology

á      using effective delivery

2.    The student will solve problems by

á      investigating situations

á      constructing solutions

á      formulating

3.    The student will use reasoning to

á      analyze situations

á      draw conclusions and verify results

á      predict results

4.    The student(s) will communicate with each other to become effective group members by

á      assessing strengths and recognizing each otherÕs differences

á      listening and talking with each other

5.    The student applies the creative process with prior or acquired knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems by

á      gathering information

á      representing and sharing information

á      interpreting information

6.    The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication by

á      assessing strengths and need for improvement

á      reflecting on the process and making adjustments

á      seeking and offering feedback

 

I am looking forward to excellent year.  Be willing to serve your school with enthusiasm!  DonÕt just be at an event to fulfill a duty but be present ready to serve and help where needed.  We will work together to make a better environment for your school.  I am available before school, during STAR, and quickly after school if you have additional questions.  If it is more convenient, I can also be reached through email.  Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Paul R. Villanueva                                                                                               revised: August Ô08