The Leadership Academy meets monthly from August through the graduation ceremony in May. Below are highlights of each monthly session.
August
Get-Acquainted Morning –for Students, Teachers, and Parents
Orientation/introductions and team building/get acquainted activities
September
Morning: What is Leadership? Town and Country Municipal Building
Afternoon: Presenting oneself to others—the value of manners, etiquette issues
Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 8:45 – 11:30 am
Class project morning — Car Wash (The public is invited)
Special School District Administrative Office lower-level circle drive
October
Local government in action
Morning: Meet St. Louis County Executive
Afternoon: George Westfall Criminal Justice Center/Problem Solving Forward Thinking
November
Morning: Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying/Social Media Management
Afternoon: Goal Setting & Resume
December
Giving back to the community & What is your character?
January
Appreciating our differences
Morning: Tour of Holocaust Museum, group facilitation, and discussions
February
The Media as Opinion Shapers
Morning: St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio
Afternoon: Saigh Foundation & How a Bill Becomes a Law
March
State government—the legislative process
Entire Day at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City and Meet State Leaders
April
Our Environment and Sustainability
Morning: Botanical Gardens (make up day for Holocaust Museum if snow date)
Afternoon: Review of Program Experience and Graduation Preparation
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Leadership Academy Class Graduation
Location TBA
Students, parents, and teachers are welcome to attend.