We believe in helping students find their unique voices. One way
that we encourage them to speak and listen to others is through
leadership opportunities.
Lower School
While we do not have an elected student council in the Lower School, leadership
opportunities abound. Starting in the primary grades students
take turns as line leaders and door holders and serve in other
jobs in the classroom. In first grade they take turns leading the
morning meeting and in second grade one of the most prized jobs
is to greet guests to the room and tell them about what is
happening in the classroom. Third and fourth graders work on a
number of cooperative learning projects where they practice
taking leading and supporting roles. Students in the fifth
grade help to lead in their classrooms and form a rotating
leadership team to help present our Friday Morning Assembly.
From leading the flag salute and singing our National Anthem to
sharing a thought of the day to inspire the rest of Lower School,
our fifth grade leaders set an example of citizenship and
character that is admired and emulated by the younger students.
Middle School
Middle School Student
Council members are elected in the fall of each year. They help
with Back-to-School Night, Open House, and eighth grade
promotion. In addition, the Council plans dances, raises funds
for community service projects, plans hands-on community service,
and learns leadership skills.
High School
Council members are elected by the High
School student body. Community service projects, school
celebrations, and dance preparation occupy the group, as well as
raising money through events, sales, car washes, and other
traditional student fundraising activities. Funds are raised for
student activities and for local and international charities.
