Student Leadership
Explore. Serve. Lead. Inspire.
Leadership at St. Francis isn't just about holding a title—it's about making a meaningful impact. The Student Leadership Course is required for Student Body Officers and Class Council Officers. This course equips elected student leaders with the skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation needed to serve their peers and strengthen the entire St. Francis community. Balancing theoretical learning with real-world application, students engage in collaborative projects, reflection exercises, and direct work with school leadership to develop the competencies needed to lead with confidence and purpose. Working alongside fellow officers and guided by committed faculty advisors, student leaders become the bridge between students, faculty, administration, and families while championing school spirit and creating memorable experiences for all.
Leadership Theory: Explore foundational leadership models and principles that guide effective student leadership, from servant leadership to transformational approaches that create lasting change.
Personal Development: Build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Discover your unique leadership style and develop the confidence to lead authentically.
Communication Skills: Master the art of effective communication, from public speaking and active listening to facilitating productive discussions and resolving conflicts with empathy.
Organization & Planning: Learn to manage complex projects, coordinate teams, create timelines, and execute school-wide events that run smoothly and exceed expectations.
Community Building: Create inclusive environments where every student feels valued. Develop strategies to strengthen connections across grade levels and foster genuine school spirit.
Leadership Ethics: Navigate the responsibilities of leadership with integrity. Understand accountability, ethical decision-making, and how to lead with purpose and compassion.
Leadership in Action: Student leaders put their learning into practice through meaningful responsibilities that shape the St. Francis experience.
School-Wide Activities & Events: Plan, organize, and execute signature events that bring the community together. From spirit weeks and pep rallies to formal dances and cultural celebrations, student leaders create experiences that students remember long after graduation.
School Spirit Initiatives: Cultivate pride and unity across the student body. Lead campaigns, coordinate traditions, and develop creative ways to celebrate what makes St. Francis special while ensuring all students feel connected to their school community.
Student Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the voice of the student body to faculty, administration, and parent organizations. Advocate for student needs, share perspectives on school policies, and contribute to important decisions that affect the entire community.
Supporting the Student Community: Be a resource and role model for fellow students. Create welcoming spaces, support new students, and help build a culture where everyone can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Leadership course is a required class if you have been elected as a Student Body Officer or Class Officer. Students in this class will develop an understanding of leadership theory, personal development, communication, organization, community building, and ethics in leadership. The purpose of this class is to organize, manage, and evaluate school-wide activities and events, increase school spirit, participate in community activities and events, facilitate communication within St. Francis, and support the St. Francis student community. Student leaders also provide student representation to faculty, administration, and parent organizations.