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Personal Leadership Development 7,8 (4847, 4848)


Grade Range:
 11–12
 Prerequisites:
 Must be on-track for graduation at beginning of grade level
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Elective
Notes:
 There is an enrollment limit for this course: schools may not enroll more than four students per period. This course may be taken twice on a 6-period schedule (for a total of 4 units of credit) or four times on a 4 x 4 schedule (for a total of 8 units of credit).
Course Description:
 All students in this course must complete district training and course assessments. Students will:
  • Use their strength and strong inventories to set personal work goals
  • Demonstrate self-discipline, initiative, and an understanding of deadlines
  • Demonstrate responsibility and positive work ethic carrying out job duties
  • Develop a sense of pride in personal accomplishment
  • Develop an increased ability to understand and follow directions
  • Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to unforeseen situations
  • Communicate effectively; be articulate, be a good listener, use appropriate body language
  • Demonstrate problem solving and resourcefulness
  • Accept and provide feedback
  • Demonstrate confidence and capability
  • Be creative and propose unconventional solutions
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and be a member of a team
State Course Code(s):
 9220 - Life Skills
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Touchstone, 2014.
Costa and Kallick, Habits of Mind Across the Curriculum, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2009.

 NDP-033