Youth Development

High School Leadership Program

High School Class Spring 2011

Leadership Worthington’s High School Program prepares tomorrow’s leaders by inspiring young leaders today to care about their community, become involved and enhance communication and leadership skills. Together, we empower the next generation of leaders to actively make a positive difference in our world.

This program’s mission is to identify existing and emerging teen leaders and develop their potential for school and civic responsibility, enhance their understanding of leadership issues, and motivate them to work toward resolving these issues for the betterment of the Worthington area community.

Who Should Participate?

Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 and who live in the Worthington School District.
Students who have leadership abilities and have demonstrated them formally and/or informally.
Students who have leadership potential and the desire to develop that potential.

What Leadership Components are Included in the Program?

Self-assessment
Team building
Goal setting, time management, self-esteem
Communication and Presentation Preparation
Community Service
Service Presentations

What are the Enrollment and Attendance Requirements?

Students must complete the program application.
Students must attend seven (three hour) sessions. Sessions are held on Sunday afternoons.
In addition to the seven class sessions, students must identify a community service opportunity and complete a minimum of two hours of direct service time.
Attendance at the first and last sessions are both mandatory. Of the remaining five sessions, a maximum of one session may be missed to qualify for graduation from the program.
Students are encouraged to participate in the annual Leadership Worthington Service Day on the first Saturday in May.
Class size is limited. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received.

Who Facilitates the Leadership Sessions?

Sessions are conducted by professionals from the Worthington and Columbus area. These professionals volunteer to share their experiences and knowledge and to facilitate the application of leadership concepts through discussion, role-play and other activities.

8th Grade Leadership Program

8th Grade Leadership Class 2011

Leadership Worthington’s 8th Grade Program helps existing and emerging middle school leaders develop their potential for school and civic responsibility, enhance their understanding of leadership skills, and motivate them to work toward using these skills for the betterment of the Worthington area community. Middle school participants can expect individual and professional leadership development training taught by highly-skilled facilitators. They will have an opportunity to experience leadership first-hand and to work on a service learning project which will directly benefit the community. During the academic year there will be a follow-up project. Participants in the Leadership Plus program should expect to obtain the following skills and understandings: