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 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:
-- Watch Ms. Yantorni's informational video
-- 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 2020 - 2021 school year, LHS will support the following trips:
Lasley: September 8 - 11, 2020 at Windy Peak
Edgewater: September 14 - 18, 2020 at Mt. Evans
Deane & Virtual Academy: September 21 - 25, 2020 at Mt. Evans
Emory: September 21 - 25, 2020 at Windy Peak
Lumberg: October 5 - 9, 2020 at Mt. Evans
Patterson & Rose Stein: November 30 - December 4, 2020 at Mt. Evans
Molholm: November 30 - December 4, 2020 at Windy Peak
Creighton 1: January 25 - 29, 2021 at Mt. Evans
Creighton 2: January 25 - 29, 2021 at Windy Peak
Creighton 3: February 1 - 5, 2021 at Mt. Evans
Application Process:
-- Required Video to be a High School Leader at Outdoor Lab
-- Complete online High School Leader Application
-- Student and Parent Agreement
-- Ms. Yantorni will check grades, attendance, and behavior to confirm eligibility.
-- The final selection of high school leaders is at the discretion of the 6th grade teachers.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Yantorni
Counselor and Outdoor Lab Coordinator