All students who have a leadership position on the Senate are required to take this course and have priority for enrollment.
Registration to take the course for 0.5 credit requires approval from the Senate Faculty Advisor. See your counselor for more details.
The Community Leadership course teaches students the skills for effective leadership for school and the world beyond. This course is required for elected members of the student government Executive Council but is open to anyone interested in learning more about leadership and participating in the authentic work of leaders in the school culture through its project-based approach. We hope that this course has the potential to inspire the next generation of HKIS leaders to continually pursue excellence and personal development. Whether it be in the classroom, on the field, or at the dinner table, we believe HKIS serves to educate its students on the importance of communication, initiative, and integrity within leadership. We hope this course serves as a medium to educate students on their potential growth in these areas.
Students will:
- Develop an understanding of leadership potential.
- Develop leadership abilities to meet present and future challenges.
- Develop knowledge of self and others to advance personal and group goals.
- Model ethical and responsible behavior.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and practices.
- Participation in class and group discussions
- Participation in community leadership events
- Role-plays and simulations
- Leadership projects and profiles
- Strategic planning
- Personal reflections
“I went into this class not knowing what the heck it was supposed to be, and entered into a group of absolutely amazing, motivated, fun, thoughtful people who were all genuinely armed with the desire to make the school community a better place. Whether you want to work on existing leadership positions or get involved more with the school, I super highly recommend this course as a way to amplify what you do with new leadership strategies, build connections with other (very qualified and full of collaboration opportunities) classmates while also having the strongest supporting community I could ever ask for in a class.”
- Matthew Lee (Class of 2023)
“I signed up for this class on the assumption it was work time for your leadership shenanigans. While that's true, community leadership is so much more. In this class, you learn the aspects of solid leadership, but more importantly, learn to improve your own abilities by working with others on projects as big as community gatherings and as small as creating applications for leadership, etc. If you have the time, I'd totally recommend this class to anyone who wants to save themselves time working through leadership-related tasks.”
- Marcus Fong (Class of 2023)
“This is probably the most applicable and relevant class I have ever taken. Whether you already hold a formal leadership position or are just interested in developing your leadership skills, this class will push you to reflect on the kind of leader you are. It will teach you to set measurable goals, refine your vision, effectively plan events, and collaborate with diverse people to create a well-functioning team. I highly recommend this class to individuals looking to grow alongside a group of students all sharing the same drive to improve our community.”
- Jodie Eilers (Class of 2023)