Course Description for Third Quarter 2008-09

This service learning course will work to develop strong, committed student voices at Shabazz in areas of personal leadership, school government, community building, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and problem solving. As a way to further understand concepts of leadership, students will complete a variety of writing and analysis assignments, actively participate in discussions, and contribute to hands-on projects. Students will also examine and develop an understanding of current educational issues and concepts of community through an analysis of various articles and media sources. WE MAY READ A BOOK AS A CLASS THIS QUARTER. All students in the CLASS must participate in either the district’s Student Senate evening meetingsor the Shabazz student input groups.

Prerequisites: Members of the course must bring with them a strong desire to understand and enhance their current Shabazz community, a firm commitment to follow current Shabazz policies, an ability to complete individual assignment responsibilities within deadlines, and a willingness to actively work in cooperative groups.

Note: Students with a harassment or AOD violation within the last two quarters are not eligible for this course.

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A little bit of class fun . . .

Looking Back at the Campaigns -- Rhetoric of Leadership

Here is a short video retrospective of the McCain and Obama campaigns. Consider the path each candidate took in organizing his campaign, delivering his message, and persuading voters.

Click on this link to Choosing a President.

Source: NYTimes Online
Katharine Seelye, Andrew DeVigal

Published: 08

The Times's Katharine Q. Seelye narrates a look back at the two-year campaign.