Clements High School Leadership Class Application 2014 2015

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of Clements High Schools Leadership Class. Leadership is one of the essential components of this school, and its responsibilities range from organizing dances, rallies, spirit days, and community service projects, to representing the students of Clements at large and ensuring that decisions made by the staff or the administration are in their best interests. The Leadership class requires a person who is responsible, resourceful, and perhaps most important, selfmotivated. This is a non-weighted elective course that provides opportunities to study, practice and develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills. These skills include decision-making skills, problemsolving techniques, communication skills, leadership roles, human relation skills and understanding the need for civic responsibility. Students enrolled in the course will apply these skills in dealing with peers, school administration and the community. The following application is one way we determine which applicants would be best suited for this course. The information on this application in particular your answers to the questions on the following pages will be combined with your grade point average, your school attendance, and teacher recommendations to rank you with all other applicants. The top applicants will be accepted into Leadership, space permitting. This application is due on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2014 to room 1118 OR 1514. Upon acceptance, visit your counselor to see how this will count towards your graduation plan. By signing below, I indicate that I have read and agree to the stipulations above.

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Full Name Current Grade Extracurricular Activities Past/Present Officer Positions (if none currently, please list potential positions of interest)

Short Answer Questions Please answer these questions so that we might get a better impression of you. Please write neatly. You may also type the answers if you would like, and attach the answers. Please do not handwrite your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Just be yourself! 1. Why would you like to take the Leadership course? What would you like to take away from the course at the end of the year?

2. In Leadership, there will be times when you will have to work with others, and times when you will work independently. Which do you prefer, why?

3. List and describe the two most important activities that you are involved in at Clements as well as your role within those activities (can include: sports, dance, drama/drama production, music, clubs, organizations, honor societies, etc.)

4. Interpret the quote, Attitude reflects leadership.