Leadership

2019 - 2020
Dr. Renieda Johnson
reniedajohnson@misdmail.org

CLASS DESCRIPTION
This class is focused on developing strengths as a student leader as well as the skills
necessary for good leadership. Students will actively participate in opportunities to
understand and practice essential skills such as character, powerful communication,
problem solving, goal achievement, conflict resolution, win-win negotiating, and
empowering stewardship. The goal of this class is for students to understand their
qualities as a leader, gain knowledge of leader responsibilities, and develop as potential
future leader

OBJECTIVE
Show a deepened commitment to developing oneself into a confident and capable leader.
Identify one’s talents, how to develop them as strengths, and link them to the work of a leader.
Investigate a strengths-based approach to leadership.
Use various skills related to leadership.
Experience the challenge of working on a team and practice the skills of good team leadership
and membership.
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UNITS OF STUDY

Habit 1: Habit 2: Begin with Habit 3: Put First Habit 4:

Be Proactive the End in Mind Things FIrst Think Win-Win

Habit 5: Seek First Habit 6: Habit 7: Sharpen

to Understand Synergize the Saw

Course Method of Delivery

Class Website Class Link
CANVAS

cobleleadership.weebly.com

Course Materials
(1) Coble All-In-One Binder
(1) Wide Ruled Notebook Paper
NO Backpacks will (2) Pencils or black/blue pens
be allowed in the (1) Scissors
classroom (1) clear tape
(1) 12-pack of colored pencils
School issued iPad

STUDENT CODE OF STUDENT

CONDUCT HANDBOOK
Standards for Code of Conduct  p. 5 Technology Policy  p. 47-51
Disciplinary Management Techniques  p. 13 "No Pass No Play"  p. 113
Make Up/Retest Policy p. 112
Grading Policy p. 110-113

Grading Procedures
100 - 90    A
89 - 80      B An “Incomplete” (I) reflects
incomplete student work and is not
79 - 70      C considered an academic grade.
69 - 0        F *See MISD Board Policy EIC
(LOCAL).

40% Major Grades (tests, projects, lengthy assignments, etc.)

60% Daily Work (classwork, labs, quizzes, homework, CBAs, etc.

 EXPECTATIONS

P R ESPONSIBLE
P REPARED
Be prepared, focused and Ensure all assignments are submitted
according to deadline.
ready to learn something in
every class.

P ROACTIVE
R ESPECTFUL
Be respectful towards teacher and
Engagement and participation classmates. Encourage one another and
in class is highly encouraged. stay united as a team!

H
P ONESTY
Do not plagiarize. Turn in only your
W
P RITE LEGIBLY
Turn in your best work. Write neatly and
work and do not copy others. clearly. 

SYLLABUS AGREEMENT

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