Overland High School – Peer Leadership

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed to develop and enhance the leadership potential in OHS students targeting leaders from different groups (i.e. Athletics, Student Council, Gifted and Talented, Performing Arts, etc.). Students learn the concepts and characteristics of leadership, as well as analyze their own leadership styles. Additionally, students work in groups on community/school-based projects to enhance the overall atmosphere of our school and the surrounding community. For student council members this would provide a chance for officers and sponsors to work together during the school day on leadership skills and the organization of activities. Finally, the concepts of safety, trust, attitude, assets, respect, and sportsmanship will be addressed. Executive Internship Program ( $\\mathbf { 1 ^ { s t } }$ Semester) Grades: 11-12 Course Length:1 Semester Prerequisite: Application & Interview Required Credit: 3 Units ${ \\star } { \\star } 3$ units of credits are to include 1/2 English & 1/2 Soc. Studies credits\*\* Students who are interested in an in-depth exposure to a career or profession should consider application. Students spend a full semester with an executive in business, government, or the professions. Internships are available to match most career plans. The intern spends a minimum of 28 hours per week in the organization completing work assignments, attending meetings, and developing special projects for the sponsor. In addition, interns participate in weekly seminars to share and generalize their experiences. Interns may be able to participate in a first hour class or an extra-curricular activity at Overland, but the internship is demanding, and most commitments should be planned for other semesters. Interns keep daily journals, achieve and maintain high performance, and develop a semester project. Alternative Instruction - Work-Based Learning Executive Internship Program ( $2 ^ { \\mathsf { n d } }$ Semester) Grades: 11-12 Course Length:1 Semester Prerequisite: Application & Interview Required Credit: 3 Units \*\* units of credits are to include 1/2 English & 1/2 Soc. Studies credits\*\* Students who are interested in an in-depth exposure to a career or profession should consider application. Students spend a full semester with an executive in business, government, or the professions. Internships are available to match most career plans. The intern spends a minimum of 28 hours per week in the organization completing work assignments, attending meetings, and developing special projects for the sponsor. In addition, interns participate in weekly seminars to share and generalize their experiences. Interns may be able to participate in a first hour class or an extra-curricular activity at Overland, but the internship is demanding, and most commitments should be planned for other semesters. Interns keep daily journals, achieve and maintain high performance, and develop a semester project. Alternative Instruction - Work-Based Learning