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Delta Tau Sigma
:: The Student Leadership Institute of
Providence School
Delta Tau Sigma , the Student Leadership Institute of Providence School,exists to assist young people in the development of their leadership philosophy and skills, empowering them to become servant-leaders in their family, career, ministry, and daily lives.
 “Students are trained in the biblical model and definition of leadership with a core emphasis on three operating principles. This model, founded from God’s Word, focuses on individual and institutional commitments to becoming selfless and other-centered. It is the Institute’s goal that students connect these principles to their campus, community, and church. Students are challenged to become more like Christ as they strive for a higher level of leadership training.”
Larry Taylor, founder of the Student Leadership Institute, Prestonwood Academy
:: The impact from the Institute is designed to affect both the individual and their sphere of influence. Realizing that most students are extremely busy with extracurricular and church commitments, a majority of the Student Leadership Institute takes place primarily during regularly scheduled school hours. :: When the philosophical foundations of Providence School were being laid more than 10 years ago, there were three main character qualities that were envisioned for each Providence student. Delta is the first Greek letter of the word “dikaiosune”, which is translated “Righteousness”. Tau is the first Greek letter of the word “timay’”, which is translated “Honor”. Sigma is the first Greek letter of the word “Sophia”, which is translated “Wisdom”. It is our goal that each student not only understands what righteousness, honor, and wisdom entails, but that every student exemplifies the implications of these qualities in their everyday lives.
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Leadership.Techniques.Component
Meets in the New Life Christian Fellowship "Chapel" Each TUESDAY morning from 7:00am - 7:45am
What's Happening in Class?
:: DISC Profile Assignment: In preparation for our training session on February 19th, please complete the Extended DISC Personal Analysis Questionnaire. The process is easy. Visit https://www.extdisc.com/edo/PersonalAnalysis. For the Access Code, please use USA-ProvidenceHS. Please follow the instructions. That's it! Although the questionnaire takes only about 10 minutes to complete, it is challenging. Please DO NOT try to over-analyze your responses. DUE February 19th.
:: Community Impact Project: Type a detailed description of how specifically you would like to impact our community. List the group involved, how many students, the organization you plan to partner with (if applicable), time frame, and a detailed “vision” of what you plan to accomplish. This is to be done with either fellow "Delta Tau Sigma" students, or (preferably) with one of your influence groups. All community service projects are DUE May 6th!
:: April 2008:
- Tuesday, 1st - Today in class, we will complete our introductory speeches, as well as brainstorm together ways in which DTS may be implemented in the future. Assignment: Answer questions presented in class, and turn in at the END of period. QUESTIONS will be online on March 25th.
- Tuesday, 8th - Today in class, we will have as our special guest, Dr. Drew Edwards of the EnNoble Foundation (http://www.ennoblefoundation.org/). He will be speaking on the cultural shift and steady moral decline of values in America over the last 30 years, and how students today can deal with the negative influences around them.
No assignment given.
- Tuesday, 15th - Today in class, we'll observe the "Star Trek Principle" from Dr. Tim Elmore of Growing Leaders (http://www.growingleaders.com/index.php?home)
Assignment: :: Biblical Example of “Boldly Going” [The Star Trek Principle]
Choose ONE of the following historical, Biblical characters and illustrate how he or she was a living example of the principle of “boldly going” where no one had gone before: • Stephen (the first Christian martyr): Acts 6:1-8:1 • Nehemiah (rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem): Book of Nehemiah • Paul (apostle to the Gentiles): Acts 16.
*This should be at LEAST one solid (5-6 sentence) paragraph and is due at the end of the period.
- Tuesday, 22nd - Dr. Jeff Meyers (www.http://www.myersinstitute.com) of Passing the Baton, will speak via video on the importance of setting appropriate goals--in business and in life. There is a short assignment that will be given. If absent, students must see Mr. Henderson to obtain this handout.
- Tuesday, 29th - Today in class, we will have as our special guest, Orson Mobley, a former professional football player who played for five seasons f or the Broncos, eventually playing for (3) Superbowl games! Orson has a powerful testimony of God's love and grace, and the pressures of being in the "spotlight".
:: March 2008:
- Tuesday, 4th - Today in class, students will continue to deliver their "Introductory Speeches". See graphic to the RIGHT to determine which 1.5 minute speech topic you would like to utilize. No assignment given.
- Tuesday, 11th & Tuesday, 18th - On these dates, DTS will NOT be meeting due to the Senior Trip, Achievement Testing, and SPRING BREAK!!!
- Tuesday, 25th - Today, we will have a special guest leader address our students - Anthony Johnson of the Jacksonville Jaguars! Anthony has served as Jaguars chaplain for 5 years and focuses on being "fully committed" to following Christ. No assignment given.
:: February 2008:
- Tuesday, 5th - Today in class, Professor Kristopher Copeland, Speech and Debate instructor at FCCJ, delivered practical ways to overcome the fear of public speaking. For more on this subject, visit: How to Conquer Public Speaking Fears. No assignment given.
- Tuesday, 12th - Today in class, we will complete the teaching module on "How to Understand Yourself and Others" from Dr. Richard Rohm. We have previously covered the "D" and "I" personality types; today we will cover the "S" and "C" personality types in preparation for our in-person DISC training with Mrs. McManamon. Assignment: Consider the (4) main personality types (D, I, S, C). Using your notes taken from Dr. Rohm, describe in paragraph form (4 total) how a person who exhibits each of the types might approach leadership differently. For instance, in the first paragraph, describe how a "D" personality might lead--describe the potential strengths and weaknesses (especially as they apply to leadership). It might be helpful to consider a SPECIFIC individual for each of these traits that exhibits a particular one strongly. DUE TUESDAY, Feb. 19th.
- Tuesday, 19th - Today in class, we will finalize our leadership module on "Understanding Personality" with the help of a corporate human resources trainer, Mrs. McManamon! Assignment: Bring to class NEXT WEEK a current event that relates to some nuance of leadership (for example, a Presidential editorial on a candidate's position on immigration).
- Tuesday, 26th - Today in class, we will get a chance to demonstrate topical EXTEMPORANEOUS public speaking. "Extemporaneous speaking, also known as "Extemp," is a high school and college speech event in which students speak persuasively about current events." Each student will have exactly 10 minutes of preparation time. They will need to speak persuasively, without notes, on their position or reaction to the current event brought to class.
:: January 2008:
- Tuesday, 8th & 15th - On these class days, we discovered and discussed what we (students) felt like were pressing needs in our Jacksonville community (ex., high crime, homelessness, etc.). With the help of the Community Service Council (sponsored by Sara Tusek), we observed several Jacksonville community service organizations with which students might partner. The "Community Service Council" Binder detailing Jacksonville organizations is located in the Upper School Media Center and made availalbe only by request. Assignment: Write a rough outline of what you plan to perform for your Community Impact Project. Give the "broad strokes" of what you plan to accomplish and why you chose this particular avenue. DUE Jan. 22nd. *Typed, official Community Impact Project outline DUE Jan. 29th.
- Tuesday, 22nd - Mrs. Diane Peed with consulting firm PEED LOMAX Group, spoke on the "Basic Principles" of Leadership. A note-handout was distributed by Mrs. Peed, along with a brief assignment to be completed. Assignment: Answer the questions presented relative to the "Basic Principles" on Mrs. Peed's handout. Due Jan. 29th.
- Tuesday, 29th - Students turned in their Community Service Project typed outline (see graphic to the right). Leaders had the opportunity to share with the group their vision for impacting our community. Assignment: See DISC Profile assignment above and complete the survey from the link given. DUE Feb. 19th.
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