Student Leadership
2015-2016
INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy McClure
TUTORIAL TIMES:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 8:30
PHONE:
817-698-5704
EMAIL:
tmcclure@nisdtx.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an opportunity to study, practice, and develop group and individual
leadership and organizational skills. These skills include, but are not limited to, decision-making
skills, problem-solving techniques, communication skills, leadership roles, human relation skills
and understanding the need for civic responsibility.
Students who take this course will apply these skills in dealing with peers, school administrators,
and the community. It is a hands-on, lab-oriented approach to leadership.
This is an elective course offered to all students, with instructor approval, for ½ - 1 state
graduation credits.
GRADING POLICY
Students’ grades will be weighted in the following manner:
60% - Tests, Major Projects, and Presentations
40% - Daily Assignments, Project Work
Each student will be required to lead or have assigned duties for a project each six-week period.
The projects will be graded on overall success, organization, project proposal, participation, and
project conclusion evaluation.
*** Late work will be addressed as outlined in the NISD Student Handbook***
SUPPLIES
Each student will need their computer or tablet every day, a writing instrument, and other
supplies as needed. Students may be asked to supply various items for projects during the year.
EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES
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It is expected that each member of Student Leadership will a member of Student Council.
Meetings are held after school on Mondays from 4:30 – 6:00 and during Prime Time on
Wednesdays.
Respect yourself, your teacher, and your classmates
Turn in ALL work and be prepared for your part in project by due dates
ALL NISD and Byron Nelson school rules will be strictly enforced
Any misbehavior in the hallway or while on assigned project will result in the student
being “grounded” to the classroom for a set amount of time. Alternate assignments will
be given to those unable to work on projects.
CONSEQUENCES:
1st offense – warning
2nd offense – Study Hall (15 min) with me and parent contact
3rd offense – Study hall (30 min) with me and parent contact
4th and subsequent offenses – Office referral to house principal
Severe offenses - Refer immediately to house principal and parent contact
Tardy Code and ID Policy: Be in class and in seat with ID on when the tardy bell rings. The
Byron Nelson High School Tardy Policy and ID Policy will be strictly enforced.
I look forward to working with you. I welcome your comments, criticisms, and open discussion.
I will update my webpage on a bi-weekly basis. Please look there for updates on assignments
and what is happening in our class. Please sign and have one of your parents/guardians sign and
return to me by the next class period. Keep the syllabus for your records.
Sincerely,
Tammy McClure
STUDENT NAME
PERIOD_________
Student Leadership Syllabus Acknowledgement Form
Instructor:
Tammy McClure
817-698-5704
tmcclure@nisdtx.org
We have received and read the course syllabus for Student Leadership. Our signature below
signifies that we agree with and fully understand the rules and consequences of this document.
As a student I will comply with these rules and I understand that if I am tardy, absent, or
suspended that I am fully responsible for all assignments missed. As a parent I will support my
child’s teacher if he/she does not comply with the above mentioned rules.
Student Signature:____________________________________
Date:_____________
Student Email: ___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________
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Parent Day phone number
Date:_____________
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Parent email