St Johns Northwestern Leadership Academy 2025

See how your talents and passions fit into an ever-changing global workforce. SJNLA combines 4 years of college preparatory courses and coaching with innovative, experiential learning to prepare you as a true global citizen. Join a diverse group of peers to advance your capabilities and learn to lead from the inside out. We are a coed independent boarding and day school for grades 7-12 in Delafield, WI Create a better future for yourself and the world Your Leadership Academy experience follows a proprietary, carefully designed sequence, guiding you to understand and practice leadership of self, others and society. Year 1: Foundations of Leadership Examine leadership theory and evaluate the effectiveness of various leadership models throughout history. Use the knowledge you gain to create your personal mission statement and leadership vision. Year 2: Leadership and Learning Study the science of learning, applied to individuals and organizations. Engage in team learning to enhance your ability to maximize potential for yourself, groups and social systems. Year 3: Leadership and Service Develop a philosophy of service as you strengthen your capacity for transformational leadership. Explore social justice issues, practice critical analysis and further your sense of moral purpose. Year 4: Leadership Capstone Propose, develop and conduct your own service leadership project, guided by a faculty advisor. Present what you accomplish and what youve learned to the school and the community.