Recommended Grade Level: 9th
Course Description: GT Brochure GT 1 provides an opportunity to study, practice and develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills. These skills include but are not limited to decision-making skills, Problem-solving techniques, communication skills, leadership roles, human relation skills and understanding the need for civic responsibility. This course is a hands-on, lab-oriented approach to leadership. In addition to the leadership skills, students will receive in-depth college preparation through time management activities, PSAT preparation, community service, college and scholarship searches, resume building, and GT Seminars. "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." John F. Kennedy |
Recommended Grade Level: 10th-11th
Course Description: GT 2 is a semester course. It will focus on demonstrating global awareness and recognizing societal contributions required of responsible citizens and leaders through service learning. Service-learning is education in action — a way for students to gain knowledge and develop leadership and academic skills while meeting real community needs. After identifying and examining local issues, students agree on a plan, take action, and evaluate results. This course provides an opportunity for students to apply academic, social, and personal skills to improve the community, make decisions that have real (not hypothetical) results, grow as individuals, gain respect for peers, experience successes, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and society. Students continue to develop leadership skills by taking initiative, solving problems, working as a team, and demonstrating their abilities while helping others. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi |
Recommended Grade Level: 11th-12th
Course Description: ISM Brochure ISM is a unique course that gives students the opportunity to meet with a mentor in the professional field each student hopes to pursue after high school. Class time is used to meet with mentors, shadow them while they work, and develop a deeper understanding of the profession. ISM offers students freedom of choice in topics and mentor experiences. Students, parents, mentors, and college entrance committees report that this is one of the most useful preparations for the real world offered by the educational system. Empowering Students Through Mentorship |
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