The Practicum: Service For Eternity

We are intentional about leadership preparation and the practical application of the principles learned in the classroom. In addition, we want students to understand and exercise their gifts and see the impact one person can have on the world.

That’s why an important part of the Veritas experience takes place in the Practicum.

We have the following goals for our students as they participate in the Practicum:

• Students will learn essential leadership skills such as honor, integrity, discipline and maturity;
  
  
• Students will be challenged intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. We value parental participation and encourage parents to join us in the Practicum.
  
  
• Students will engage in both classroom and out of class activities that will provide training and experience in the development of leadership and management skills.
  
  
• Students will develop tender, compassionate hearts toward those in need. They will have experiences in reaching people who are in need.
  
  
• Students will know and exercise their God-given gifts and experience the difference one person can make.

The Practicum Program

In the Practicum, one or more of the following activities will be pursued:

Project Veritas:
In January, students will choose a community organization with whom to work on a service project. This project will draw on an area of interest and will be carefully chosen to allow students to strengthen their minds, learn principles of management and leadership, and gain practical experience in the use of those principles.

Leadership Lab:
The class will come together in the Practicum to participate in the Leadership Lab to work on a leadership skill or activity such as conflict resolution or effective communication. An emphasis will be placed on character development. This is an opportunity for parents to participate and teach or instruct in areas of their own particular expertise.

Hands On:
Students will be involved in a number of hands-on academic, spiritual, service, and leadership activities. For instance, they will participate in a minimum of four service projects together as a class and will be encouraged to develop leadership skills as they plan and carry out the projects.