Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC) is a two-year program for emerging leaders in sophomore and junior classes who live in Johns Creek and attend Northview, Chattahoochee, Centennial or Johns Creek High School. During year one, leadership skills will be developed and then utilized in the completion of community service projects. The second year students will focus on implementing, at their respective schools, the skills learned during year one. Our hope is for students to become catalysts for change in their schools and communities.

A diverse class of young adults will be introduced to a core curriculum of leadership skills including goal setting, project management, team building, and communication skills. Opportunities will be provided to explore local, county, and state government as well as local non-profit organizations. Students will be able to identify areas of need within the community where they can put their leadership skills and knowledge into practice by planning and implementing community service projects. Graduates will then facilitate leadership training and development at their respective schools, under advisement of the school's faculty sponsor.

Applicants should be solid students who have demonstrated leadership qualities in school, places of worship or in community service activities. Students will make application, and a selection committee will approve candidates, prior to the end of the 2012-2013 school year.  A one-day retreat will be held prior to the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, followed by four half-day sessions and two full-day sessions (Teacher work days) during the year and a graduation ceremony in April 2014. Any school absences for the program will be excused, as pre-arranged with the school system.

Participants Will -

• Develop an awareness and understanding of community issues, problems, and resources in and around Johns Creek
• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become good leaders
• Use leadership and project-management skills to accomplish a community service group project
• Expand leadership to include educating and training potential student leaders at home schools in future years
• Reinforce leadership concepts by mentoring future student leadership class members.

Participants Should Expect -

• Interactive and experiential learning including skills practice and group discussion
• Safe environments in which to learn about and discuss important issues
• Increased confidence and self esteem
• Improved critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Opportunities for real-life application.

Upon Completion, Graduates Will -

• Be able to contribute positively to their schools and fill the need of training future student leaders of clubs and organizations
• Have increased awareness of the community outside of schools and personal activities
• Be better equipped to take on leadership roles at colleges and in careers
• Become future leaders of our city and beyond
• Have strong connections to, and become an integral part of, the future success of Johns Creek.

Leadership Skills

• Definition
• Ethics
• Leadership roles
• Vision, Mission and Core Values
• Leadership Styles

Project Management

• Goal Setting
• Determining priorities
• Time Management
• Personal Life Skills
• Fundraising

Communication

• Identifying different communication styles
• Interviewing skills
• Public Speaking
• Communicating Effectively as a Leader

Team Building

• Creating, Leading and Supporting Teams
• Turbo Teams DVD
• Problem Solving/Conflict Management