School of Leadership and Public Service (LPS)
Pathway Description
Leadership and Public Service Students experience four years of integrated academics focused on the Public Service industry. In addition to completing rigorous A-G courses, students take a four year course sequence of classes teaching the skills and addressing the issues that surround the Public Service industry, specifically Legal Services. These courses include: Intro to Law, Intro to Social Justice and then starting in their Junior and Senior years: Criminal Justice in the 21st Century, and Journey for Justice in America: American Government and Public Service. Working with their academic classes and larger community, students are expected to practice their skills outside the classroom with internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities.
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Entrance Criteria
- Any interested student is encouraged to apply to the pathway.
- Students interested in the Distinguished Scholar experience may apply with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Pathway Vision: LPS students will be advocates for justice, aspiring to serve the community and become ethical problem solvers.
Pathway Mission: To develop socially conscious contributors to the community who partner to create meaningful change through experiences in public service and leadership.
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Grade 9
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Grade 10
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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LPS KNOWS THE LAWS
LPS HAS NO FLAWS
Leadership and Public Service Slides
LPS Slides
Work-Based Learning
- Mock Trial
- Mock Interviews
- Guest Speakers (attorneys and law enforcement and community non-profits)
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