Leadership Academy
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VisionLeadership is a universal skill. In a continually global market, our students require a board prospective, giving them the upper-hand with knowledge and experience for working in dynamic teams, situational leadership, confidence, and management.
Mission
Saint Bonaventure’s Leadership Academy will provide students with practical leadership training through an innovative and creative program, challenging ownership of learning and a mastery of leadership principles.
Thank you for your interest in Saint Bonaventure High School’s Leadership Academy. Please note:- To be considered, a student must be currently enrolled at Saint Bonaventure High School.
- All Leadership Academy applications and reference forms must be submitted digitally for consideration.
- The first part of the application process requires student applicants to complete an application.
- The second part of the application process requires a reference form filled out by an adult on behalf of the student.
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The Academy Story
Saint Bonaventure High School is continually adapting to meet the learning needs of our students in a changing world. In a recent interview Lazlo Bock, Vice President of “People Operations” was asked what will help prepare someone for a career at Google. His response was simple: “… what predicts performance is structured interview questions.” Bock went on to explain that preparing someone for today’s business market isn’t about where a person attends college or even a college GPA. Businesses are more interested in versatile employees who can collaborate across lines of business to work toward an objective. Colleges and Universities around the country are also adapting by adding more and more Leadership studies offerings.
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Curriculum Outline
The Leadership Academy consists of 3 successive 1-semester classes that can be taken at any time during a student’s 4 years at Saint Bonaventure.
Course 1: LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
- Leadership theories
- Communication
- Public speaking
Course 2: INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
- Constructive coaching
- Team management
- Program management
Course 3: ACCELERATING LEADER RELATIONSHIPS
- Personal branding
- Civic responsibility
- Networking
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Applications
Thank you for your interest in Saint Bonaventure High School’s Leadership Academy. Please note:
- To be considered, a student must be currently enrolled at Saint Bonaventure High School.
- All Leadership Academy applications and reference forms must be submitted digitally for consideration.
- The first part of the application process requires student applicants to complete an application.
- The second part of the applicaiton process requires a reference form filled out by an adult on behalf of the student.
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Academy Objectives
Students will develop a practical understanding of leadership soft skills and theory by discovering their talents and challenges in various leadership principles including, situational leadership, public speaking, planning, program management and social responsibility.
Students will develop personal branding techniques as they relate to values, networking, social media, and professional excellence.
Students will leverage the skills and theories by applying them to a semester program management project including the planning, marketing and implementation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When will applications become available?
Applications will become available online and at the Saint Bonaventure main office beginning January 4th 2023. Once completed, applications can be submitted online or at the main office.
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How many students will be accepted to the Academy?
The 2016-2017 school year will serve as the “pilot” year for this new program. As a result, space is limited. We anticipate accepting 60 students for the first semester of the academy. Please know, that as the academy grows so will the number of students we accept.
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What if I don’t get into the Leadership Academy?
If a student is not accepted into the Leadership Academy, they may continue applying for the program at the start of each semester. We encourage students who are not initially accepted to seek feedback to help them apply in the future.
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What if I can’t fit all of the classes into my schedule?
The Leadership Academy consists of 3 classes, each one semester long. Once a student is accepted into the Academy and maintains the minimum requirements, they may take the classes at any time during their time at Saint Bonaventure – as long as they complete the final course prior to graduation.
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