1. Leadership Conference 2012

2. With your teachers: Mrs. Casey Mr. Zhu Mr. Sutcliffe And Administrator:

3. What is “leadership” class? Leadership is a project-based course that requires students to actively participate in the organizing of purposeful school and community events, such as assemblies, dances, fundraisers, spirit activities, community events, etc

4. Why “leadership” class? The purpose of student leadership is to… encourage our school to be positive and inclusive inspire our school to make a difference in our school, community, and world.

5. What do you learn? As you are involved in a variety of activities throughout the year, you will develop your leadership skills in areas such as: Event Organization Teamwork Communication Time Management Service Financial Management Care for Others Accountability Technical Knowledge Public Speaking Enthusiasm

6. Better than “Student Council”… You didn’t have to be “elected” and win a popularity contest to get in. You receive guidance and class time to organize fun things! You get marks, class credit, and resume- building opportunities. Everyone is accountable for getting things done.

7. STUDENT leadership not TEACHER leadership We help to facilitate and hold you accountable, but this is YOUR school and YOUR course!

8. Last year, our class… Completed a total of 24 major projects around the school Organized Five Massive Assemblies Set Up Three Dances Raised over $6000 for charities Challenged the school to think from “Me to We”

9. How does this happen? Each term you will be divided into six different project groups. Some projects must happen (like the Remembrance Day Assembly), but most are optional. Each group makes a proposal, completes their project, and makes a binder. We all help with all events, plus more

10. What are we doing this year? Probably: Continue with some traditional events (although we may be reducing projects) Try some new ideas and fun things It’s up to you!!!

11. New Class Website

12. Accountability (ie. marks) You complete a binder for each project. This is worth 70% of your mark, but is averaged together with an assessment of your leadership skills. You are evaluated based on four leadership qualities: Commitment Initiative Support for others Communication The remaining 30% of your grade is based on participation in class and at events.

13. Commitment Poor (F) 0-2 Minimal (C-) 3 Satisfactory (C+) 4 Good (B) 5 Excellent (A) 6 Misses a significant amount of class, sometimes with no good reason. Distracts others from the task and doesn't follow through on commitments. Sometimes missing from class or group meeting for no apparent reason. Often off task, or doing a minimal amount of work. Sometimes late for meetings or distracted from group involvement. Not putting full effort into group work. Always on time, but may miss some classes for other reasons. Fully participated in the group, and always did their share of the work. Always on time and rarely misses class for other reasons. Takes leadership within the group to complete tasks, and goes above and beyond what is expected. Was the team member committed to the project by always being there, staying on task, and completing their share of the work?

14. Initiative Poor (F) 0-2 Minimal (C-) 3 Satisfactory (C+) 4 Good (B) 5 Excellent (A) 6 Often off-task, even when help is requested. Tasks are not completed on time or are very poorly done. Looks for ways to distract others from getting work Sometimes off task when needed. Completes tasks at a minimal level and is not always helpful to others. Looks for ways to avoid doing work. On task when needed. Completes personal tasks when reminded and helps when told. Looks for ways to get things done the easy way. Mostly on task. Completes personal tasks on time and willing to help others. Looks for ways to get the project done on time. Always on task and diligent. Completes personal tasks on time plus offers to help others. Continually looking for ways to make the project better. Did the team member take initiative to complete tasks, and look for ways to contribute?

15. Support for Others Poor (F) 0-2 Minimal (C-) 3 Satisfactory (C+) 4 Good (B) 5 Excellent (A) 6 Is difficult to get along with. Says things that are offensive to others in the group. Is often pessimistic, and distracting for the rest of group. Treatment of others is inconsistent, and puts own interests ahead of the group. Can be a 'downer' when the group is trying to get things done. Usually respectful, but doesn't always think before they speak. Mostly positive, but doesn't go out of their way to encourage others. Always considerate of others, but doesn't necessarily go out of their way. Encouraging and usually positive, but not necessarily seeking others out. Always respectful of others and careful to avoid offense. Encouraging to others and always positive. Seeks input from others. Did the team member consistently show respect to others in the group by never using put-downs, putting aside own interests, and being consistently positive and helpful?

16. Communication Poor (F) 0-2 Minimal (C-) 3 Satisfactory (C+) 4 Good (B) 5 Excellent (A) 6 Does not participate in group discussions or listen to others. Or causes conflict with poor communication skills. Communication is not effective or is uncomfortable for others. May have difficulty resolving differences of opinion before moving on. Communication with others may be inconsistent. Sometimes has trouble listening being open to other ideas or is quick to act before the group has finalized decision. Consistently communicates ideas. Is open- minded to others but may favour own ideas. Is willing to resolve differences before moving forwards. Contributes ideas to the group, but is always open- minded to others. Actively involved in discussion, and initiates resolving of differences before moving on. Did the team member communicate their point of view clearly and listen to others? Did they resolve differences before moving on?

17. You will be given a lot of responsibility to plan major school events, and are expected to represent the school in a positive manner. You are expected to maintain high standards of behavior in all of their classes and outside of class time. “With great power comes great responsibility”

18. Our First Event: Coming Soon! Student Welcome Day: Tuesday, September 25th Career day is in the morning only, and the afternoon will be our "Student Welcome Day" which combines some important Sardis traditions into one super- event. This day will feature: Spirit of the Falcon Assembly Terry Fox Run New Student Welcome