It is an honor, privilege, responsibility, and commitment to be a high school leader for the Outdoor Education Laboratory School (OELS). Students who are juniors and seniors (occasionally sophomores) have the unique opportunity to serve as high school leaders. This is a week-long, resident experience. While at OELS, the student leaders help 6th graders learn about science, history, and mountain ecosystems while also learning about themselves and their fellow human beings. To many of the 6th graders at OELS, the most important person is the high school leader. Therefore, the leader must be able to put 6th graders’ needs ahead of their own needs. Leaders serve as guides, friends, teachers, advisors, and a source of inspiration. In order to fulfill 6th graders’ expectations, the high school leader must be emotionally mature, use good judgment and demonstrate a natural love and respect for children as well as the environment.
You must meet the following qualifications in order to apply to be a High School Leader:
- At least a 2.5 G.P.A
- At least a 90% attendance rate
- Good behavior record
- Grades of C or better at the time of the trip
During the 2018 - 2019 school year, LHS will go up with the following schools:
Lasley: December 3 - 7 (Mt. Evans)
Emory: December 10 - 14 (Windy Peak)
Deane & Virtual Academy: December 10 - 14 (Mt. Evans)
Lumberg: April 22 - 26 (Mt. Evans)
Molhom & Edgewater: April 22 - 26 (Windy Peak)
Application Process:
- Complete online High School Leader Application here: Outdoor Lab Application
- Turn in the signed Parent and Student Permission/Commitment
- Tear off and keep the parent information letter (first page)
- When the application is complete, you will be eligible for selection as a leader. The final selection of high school leaders is the 6th grade teachers’ discretion.
- Application Deadline: As Soon As Possible
Contact Ms. Yantorni in the counseling office if you have any questions or concerns.