It is an honor, privilege, responsibility, and commitment to be a High School Leader for Outdoor Lab. Students who are Juniors and Seniors (occasionally Sophomores) have the unique opportunity to serve as high school leaders. While at the week-long program (4 days), High School Leaders help 6th graders learn about science, history, and mountain ecosystems, among other things. For the leaders themselves, they learn skills in communication, critical thinking/problem solving, self-direction, personal responsibility, and stewardship. To many of the 6th grade students at Outdoor Lab, the most important person is the High School Leader, as they serve as guides, teachers, friends, advisers, and a source of inspiration. In order to fulfill these expectations, the High School Leader must be emotionally mature, use good judgement, and demonstrate a natural love and respect for children and the environment.
You must meet the minimum following qualifications in order to apply to be a High School Leader:
1. 2.0 GPA or higher (This may vary at different high schools -For example, Lakewood HS requires a minimum GPA of 2.5)
2. No attendance concerns
3. No behavioral concerns
If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, please follow the instructions below. Selections are made based on the above criteria, applying on time/early, seniority, and then random selection. Usually, there are more qualified applicants than we have spaces for. So, if you have any questions about your status, please contact the Outdoor Lab Counselor Contact (Counseling Department) at your school or the Outdoor Lab High School Leader Coordinator Mr. McLaughlin at sean.mclaughlin@jeffcoschools.us
1.) Complete the application below.2.) Confirm/decline the invitation (if you receive one) from Mr. McLaughlin (Outdoor Lab HSL Coordinator)
3.) Join the Google Classroom and read the stream and look over assignments tab
4.) Contact/Go See your Counseling Dept. for questions and a Pre-arranged Absence Form once you are offered a HS Leader opportunity.
5.). Complete a Consent Form (digital), and a Permission/Commitment Form (digital) as directed by an invitation letter if you are selected to be a Leader.
6.) Inform your school nurse that you are going to Outdoor Lab and provide dates/site
7.) Attend initial training with the Outdoor Lab HSL Coordinator (Mr. McLaughlin) on Google Meet/in person and 2-3 additional trainings with 6th grade teachers virtually or in person
Thank you for your interest in being a Outdoor Lab High School Leader!
