Riverdale's Leadership courses begin in grade 9, and for many culminate in participating in Riverdale's Student Union Grad Executive (SUGE). The Leadership program is meant to foster decision-making, communication and organizational skills that allow the student participating to organize student life, plan events and take part in the community.
SUGE / Leadership Sec.5
General Objective
This course is designed to allow students to develop their leadership skills in effective communication, brainstorming, debriefing, co-operative group work, problem solving, critical thinking, planning, time management, organization, goal setting, budgeting and more. Together, with their peers, students will be planning and organizing various school events, throughout the school year, that will promote school spirit.
These students will also be involved in working with the community (participating in community service), organizing charity fundraising events (ie. Terry Fox Day), and mentoring younger students. They will have the opportunity to participate in National, Provincial and/or local Leadership conferences, workshops and camp activities, as well as organize a major school Leadership camp. Students are expected to commit to working after school 2 days per week, as well as be available for school events planned. (Admission is based on student interview and teacher recommendation.)
Evaluation
Evaluation is based on criteria discussed and agreed upon by Suge advisor and students.
15 % - Self evaluation
15 % - Peer evaluation
70% - Teacher evaluation
