Leadership

LEADERSHIP COURSES

   

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LEADERSHIP COURSES

   

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ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 11

ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 11
COURSE CODE: YLRA-1B
 

Athletic Leadership 11 is an IDS Course taken outside the timetable. The course is a combination of face-to-face learning within the classroom as well as project-based learning outside the classroom. Students will  coordinate and run athletic events in addition to sponsoring a Riverside Athletics Team.  Students will also assist with intramural activities and gain experience with team and equipment management. Each student will need to complete 50 hours of work experience.

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ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 12

ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 12
COURSE CODE: YLRA-2B

Athletic Leadership 12 is an IDS Course (taken outside the timetable) and a continuation for students who have completed Athletic Leadership 11. The course is a combination of face-to-face learning within the classroom as well as project-based learning outside the classroom. Students will continue coordinating and running athletic events with the addition of sponsoring a Riverside Athletic Team.  Students will also assist with intramural activities and gain experience with team and equipment management as well as prepare the Athletic Banquet at the end of the school year. Students will also market and promote team events throughout each athletic season. Each student will need to complete 50 hours of work experience.

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DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ADVENTURES AND TEAMWORK 11

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ADVENTURES AND TEAMWORK 11
COURSE CODE: YIPS-1B

Come join us to create adventures and defeat villain’s in the greatest collaborative table-top role playing game of D&D. The course focus is game play, collaborative story creation and teamwork. Participants will explore group dynamics, design characters, monsters, encounters, as well as 3D figurine printing & painting, map production and other design elements. No prerequisite for this course. No experience necessary; open to all grade levels.

LEADERSHIP 10-11-12 (GREEN SHIRTS)

LEADERSHIP 11-12 (GREEN SHIRTS)
COURSE CODE:
MIDS-1A
MIDS-2A
 

This class is a year-long course that happens off-timetable (outside of the regular schedule) It is taken in addition to a regular course load. Students will earn credit for volunteering 40+ hours of service, participating in classroom learning, doing weekly inclusive practices, as well as organizing and leading impactful, altruistic group projects. A successful student will want to make positive changes in the school/community, take initiative, self-direct and self-manage, is inclusive, and communicate frequently and effectively with peers.

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TECH LEADERSHIP 10 (TECH TEAM)

TECH LEADERSHIP 10 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YCPA-0A-TL

IT Peer Tutoring 10 and is a personalized learning environment where students will develop technology based skills to help support their peers, teachers and others in the Riverside community. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a foundational digital skill set to become digitally literate citizens, and have these students provide support and training to staff, students and the community regarding digital literacies, and the importance of leaving a positive digital footprint to enhance and strengthen the digital culture at Riverside. Furthermore, students will be provided opportunities to actively engage, mentor, and educate our students, staff and community on various topics related to becoming a digitally fluent community. This course is taken outside of the timetable and is a combination of face to face learning and inquiry based projects.

TECH LEADERSHIP 11 (TECH TEAM)

TECH LEADERSHIP 11 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YCPA-1A-TL

This course is a continuation of the skills practiced in IT Peer Tutoring 11. There is an increased expectation for involvement and taking on responsibility with course activities, as well as a focus on developing problem solving techniques with students learning multiple strategies including: identification of the problem, analysis of possible solutions, implementation of a solution and test/review.

TECH LEADERSHIP 12 (TECH TEAM)

TECH LEADERSHIP 12 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YCPA-2A-TL

This course is a continuation of the skills practiced in IT Peer Tutoring 11. There is an increased expectation for involvement and taking on responsibility with course activities, as well as a focus on developing problem solving techniques with students learning multiple strategies including: identification of the problem, analysis of possible solutions, implementation of a solution and test/review.

LEADERSHIP 10

LEADERSHIP 10
COURSE CODE: YCPA-0A
 

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore and develop their leadership skills. Students will learn leadership traits and be expected to demonstrate their capacity by organizing and leading various classroom, school, and community events. A strong focus is placed on personal growth, collaboration with others, and self-reflection. Other skills that will be a focus are ethical decision-making, teamwork, inclusion, communication, public speaking, time management, and organizational skills. Emphasis is also placed on service within the school and in the community, which includes 15 hours of volunteering outside of class time.

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LEADERSHIP 11

LEADERSHIP 11
COURSE CODE: YCPA-1A
 

This course is a continuation of the skills practiced in Leadership 10. There is an increased expectation for involvement and taking on responsibility with course activities. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore and develop their leadership skills. Students will learn leadership traits and be expected to demonstrate their capacity by organizing and leading various classroom, school, and community events. A strong focus is placed on personal growth, collaboration with others, and self-reflection. Other skills that will be a focus are ethical decision-making, teamwork, inclusion, communication, public speaking, time management, and organizational skills. Emphasis is also placed on service within the school and in the community, which includes 15 hours of volunteering outside of class time.

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LEADERSHIP 12

LEADERSHIP 12
COURSE CODE:  YCPA-2A

This course is a continuation of the skills practiced in Leadership 11. Students are expected to take a high level of involvement and responsibility in course activities, as well as mentor younger students in the class. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore and develop their leadership skills. Students will learn leadership traits and be expected to demonstrate their capacity by organizing and leading various classroom, school, and community events. A strong focus is placed on personal growth, collaboration with others, and self-reflection. Other skills that will be a focus are ethical decision-making, teamwork, inclusion, communication, public speaking, time management, and organizational skills. Emphasis is also placed on service within the school and in the community, which includes 15 hours of volunteering outside of class time.

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PEER TUTORING 11-12

PEER TUTORING 11-12 COURSE CODE: YED – – 1A YED – – 2A

This course is available to students who have an aptitude for working with others, and top achievement in one or more academic subject areas. Students enrolled in this program must be responsible, possess good communication skills, patience, and appreciate diversity. A sense of humour would be an asset! Peer tutors may have opportunities for one to one tutoring and/or in-class tutoring. This program requires a time commitment outside of regularly scheduled classes and is strongly recommended for those students interested in a teaching career.

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PE LEADERSHIP-PEER TUTORING 11

PE LEADERSHIP-PEER TUTORING 11
COURSE CODE: YED-1APE

This is a new course available to students wanting to be leaders within a physical education setting. Students will be assigned a junior PE class and teacher where they will be expected to use critical and creative thinking in order to create and implement activities that welcome collaboration and physical growth among the students they are working with. The class is designed to help foster physical education experiences while mentoring fellow Riverside students thus, building the students leadership skills. The course is similar to an IDS class where the students are expected to meet with a teacher outside of the timetable. The course is created for students that have an interest in becoming a Physical Education teacher.

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