Course Details

Length: Trimester (Offered Biannually) 

Credits: 1 (Elective) 

Grades: 10-12

Description

This course will help students develop leadership skills with a focus on opportunities in the food, fiber, and natural resources industries. Topics may include but are not limited to: effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving, leadership qualities and styles, and ensuring successful completion of group activities. This course is designed for the FFA leadership team at AP High School and students who have taken a plethora of agriculture science courses in the department. Major projects include preparations for the annual banquet, state leadership conference, scrapbooking and historical documentation, and program review. 

Areas of Study:

1. What is Leadership? 5. Employability Skills

2. Who is a Leader? 6. Soft vs Hard Skills

3. Priorities and Decision Making 7. Resume's, What Next?

4. Effective Note Taking 8. Capstone