Leadership Academy is an elite educational and leadership training program created specifically for high school age participants within the Washington County School District.
Five students from each local high school in Washington County (Desert hills, Dixie, Hurricane, Pine View, and Snow Canyon) are hand-selected each school year to attend this unique program. Students may apply on their own-or-can be nominated by their teachers, counselors, advisors, coaches or other mentors outside the school. Students are selected on their achievements and leadership potential, as well as their service to there community. Students are not required to hold a leadership position in their school to apply. Any juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA can participate.
The class of 25 students participate in off-campus field trips with their peers, District and Academy Advisors, as well as industry leaders who share their knowledge and expertise for that day's topic. These monthly, 5-hour training sessions (Which take place from (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. during the school day and are officially excused by the District) are called the "Challenge Days." Students participate in interactive, hands-on activities as they network with local business professionals and learn to become successful contributors in their community.
Five students from each local high school in Washington County (Desert hills, Dixie, Hurricane, Pine View, and Snow Canyon) are hand-selected each school year to attend this unique program. Students may apply on their own-or-can be nominated by their teachers, counselors, advisors, coaches or other mentors outside the school. Students are selected on their achievements and leadership potential, as well as their service to there community. Students are not required to hold a leadership position in their school to apply. Any juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA can participate.
The class of 25 students participate in off-campus field trips with their peers, District and Academy Advisors, as well as industry leaders who share their knowledge and expertise for that day's topic. These monthly, 5-hour training sessions (Which take place from (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. during the school day and are officially excused by the District) are called the "Challenge Days." Students participate in interactive, hands-on activities as they network with local business professionals and learn to become successful contributors in their community.