Vision. Ownership. Integrity. Connection. Empathy. Strength.

Year two focuses on cultivating social awareness, relationship boundaries, and empathy to create safe, respectful environments.

Semester One➝ CONNECTION: Leading with Empathy & Integrity

Skill: Social Intelligence (SQ) & Relationship Building

Key Skills:

• Reading social cues and nonverbal communication

• Practicing active listening and emotional presence
• Identifying safe vs. unsafe or supportive vs. harmful relationships
• Establishing and communicating healthy boundaries
• Understanding social influence and peer pressure dynamics
• Regulating emotions in social situations

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Improved ability to navigate complex social settings
• Awareness of peer dynamics and their personal impact
• Stronger interpersonal boundaries rooted in self-respect
• Confidence in making socially safe, value-aligned choices
• Increased empathy and awareness of others’ experiences
• A sense of emotional safety in both leadership and peer roles

Semester Two➝  LEADERSHIP: Leading with Empathy & Integrity

Skill: Leadership

Theme: Leading in Community – Practicing Empathy, Connection, and Respect

This year moves outward—teaching students how to navigate and lead within the social world around them using Social Intelligence (SQ). They explore relationships, collaboration, communication, and cultural awareness.

Leading with Respect – Influence Through Integrity & Inclusion

Focus: Practicing leadership in group settings and fostering inclusive communities based on shared respect.

Key Skills:

• Assertive, inclusive communication
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Leading with humility and servant leadership principles
• Navigating differences with compassion and cultural awareness
• Uplifting others through affirming leadership

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Ability to lead group conversations and facilitate respectful dialogue
• Comfort navigating and appreciating diverse viewpoints and backgrounds
• Leadership grounded in kindness, character, and accountability
• Development of a team-oriented, inclusive leadership identity
• A commitment to being a source of belonging and positive influence
• Preparedness for mentoring others in Year Three

This structure ensures that Year Two builds from awareness to action—helping students not only understand the social world but also influence it for the better.