Assistant Principal - Oakleaf High School

Course Title:
Knights 101/Leadership Techniques 2400310
Personal Fitness 1501300
FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Required for Freshman Academy
Knights 101 is a required course for all OHS Freshmen. This course is a two
part course with half being leadership based and half concentrating on
healthy living. The purpose of this course is to facilitate the transition for
students from the junior high school setting to the high school setting.
Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of and a competency in planning, goal setting, group
dynamics, team building, and motivational strategies
Understanding of the concepts of leadership, its roles, responsibilities
Decision‐making and problem‐solving techniques
Healthy and unhealthy communication skills and techniques
Techniques of time and stress management, goal setting and building
positive, healthy relationships in and out of school
Skills for life after high school: career, college, military
Personal and professional goals relating to personal and academic skills
Communication techniques (both verbal and nonverbal) for use in
academic and social situations
Principles and strategies for affecting positive changes occurring in the
classroom, school, family, and community
Character and social skills
Students will also create their 4‐year portfolios in this course.
In the healthy living portion of the course, students will work on making
choices for healthy living , stress management, monitoring their personal
health, nutrition, and leadership.
Students will also have physical fitness activities as part of the curriculum.
A uniform is required for this portion of the course. Uniforms will be sold in
class by the teacher.
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