TRACK I: STUDENT LEADERSHIP: This is a series
of skill based workshops specifically geared for student leaders
to help them be effective while working with their peers and the
broader community. The student leaders will reflect on and learn
basic skills in leadership. Topics include:
- Time Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Facilitation / Presentation
- Running Effective Meetings
- Supervising Your Peers
- Diversity
- Team-building skills
- Planning Your Events
- Conflict Resolution
TRACK II: HEALTH AND SEXUALITY: Health and sexuality
issues are traditionally taboo in Pacific island societies. This
program will begin the discussion and review current research
on health and sexuality in a way that enables students to understand
the issues and make appropriate decisions. Topics include:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, & other drugs
- Stress Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Sexuality Education
TRACK III. COLLEGE SUCCESS: Readiness for a
successful college experience goes beyond academic capabilities.
While the academic courses at Xavier High School aim to prepare
the students for academic success, this program will address the
life issues, social skills, money matters, and other pertinent
skills necessary for a productive first year college experience.
Topics include:
- Goal Setting
- Self-Concept
- Time management
- Note-taking
- Effective test-taking Skills
- Improving Memory Skills
- Learning Styles
- Personality Profiles
- Choosing Courses & Major
- Relationship
- Money Matters
- Health & Wellness
TRACK IV: POLITICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: This program aims to
educate students in the Jesuit tradition of “service of
faith and promotion of justice" in a way that utilizes the
community as a classroom. Students will discuss local politics
and then assist the local government agencies, nonprofits or other
officials with work. Topics include:
- Micronesian Politics
- Civic Engagement
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:
1st Semester
Friday, Sept. 24
? Introduction to Leadership & Self-Awareness
Monday, October 25
? Alcohol, Tobacco & other drugs
? Suicide Prevention
? Stress Management
Friday, November 26
? Health & Sexuality
Thursday, December 16
? Health & Sexuality
2nd Semester
Monday, January 21
? Politics & Civic Engagement
Friday, February 25
? College Success
Student Leadership Track– will meet periodically throughout
the year. The workshops will be for those in the Student Senate
leadership positions.
