Fossil Ridge High School – Leadership By Design

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

What does it take to be a leader in today’s society? “Leadership by Design” addresses that question by helping students define what is important to them applying past lessons in leadership to their lives and aspirations and developing their own leadership style. Students explore the topic by analyzing examples of historical leadership, business leadership and sports leadership. Individuals who take this class have an opportunity to practice what they have learned in a real life experience that is meant to test their leadership skills. The class is designed to have an impact on any student's future plans and is not just for those currently holding leadership positions. At FRHS: Leadership By Design is a Project-Based Learning class that empowers students to identify social issues and to improve those situations through video production, writing, and social media work. This class will co-produce the end of year all-school celebration. RIDGE Leadership is a co-curricular course for students who seek out opportunities to expand, learn and practice all areas of leadership. Our focus will be servant leadership through collaboration in order to plan events, promote diversity and inclusion, create a family atmosphere, and increase awareness and acceptance of all populations. As a team, Ridge Leaders will become skilled in the art of leadership and apply their knowledge to improve the climate, culture, and spirit of FRHS. This will be achieved by planning exciting activities for school, building strong relationships, and engaging in inclusivity/equity training. RIDGE Leadership will be responsible for activities including Homecoming Week, Diversity Day, Adopt a Family, Make a Wish and Unity Day. This class will also participate in Give Next and No Place For Hate curriculum. Studied areas of leadership include (but are not limited to) emotional intelligence, understanding your WHY, global citizenship and effective communication. Within this organization students will work collaboratively with the advisors and may be required to develop a personal leadership plan, a personal leadership portfolio and submit project proposals. Students may also be asked to serve on school and district committees to represent student body perspectives. RIDGE Leadership will meet as a class for 1st semester only. However, there will be meetings, presentations, and other work throughout the year. Being a Ridge Leader is a year-long commitment.