The innovative SEL model empowers students to gain in self-efficacy and purpose, with increasing ownership over their educational experience, and to actively apply the 21st century skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity to drive sustainability solutions. The four-year program is designed to give students a readiness for college and career by providing opportunities to develop a deep knowledge of academic content with greater understanding as to how it applies to the real world. Key concepts are expanded and strengthened through Environmental Leadership Seminar (Seminar), a core class for SEL students each year of the program.
9th Grade Required SEL Courses
- English
- Biology
- P.E./Health
- Ethnic Studies
- Seminar 1
Freshman Seminar focuses on Leadership and Environmental Action Development (LEAD) Projects. Students work in groups to develop a project that includes an “action” and a service component aimed at addressing a local environmental issue in collaboration with a community partner. Students focus on developing public speaking, project planning and management, and effective communication skills.
10th Grade Required SEL Courses
- English
- Seminar 2
Sophomore Seminar focuses on preparing students for the communications and business acumen students will need during their Junior year and an extended LEAD project. Students develop as community builders while planning, coordinating, and executing projects towards enacting lasting policy change in their communities. Students also develop environmental education skills as camp leaders, and present a Portfolio Defense.
Seminar 2 is offered as Dual Enrollment with College of Marin. Students receive the following College of Marin credit on their transcripts:
BUS 144 Business Communication 3.0 units
BUS 128 Learning the Entrepreneurial Mindset 1.5 units
11th Grade Required SEL Courses
- Engineering
- Seminar 3
Junior Seminar focuses on innovating solutions, ideating and implementing business plans and flexing hands-on design and creation skills. In this year-long project students identify a professional purpose that motivates them, develop a business idea, and craft a business plan for a sustainable enterprise of their choice. Students also gain hands-on experience in green technology design.
Seminar 3 is offered as Dual Enrollment with College of Marin. Students receive the following College of Marin credit on their transcripts:
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3.0 units
BUS 121 Entrepreneurship 3.0 units
12th Grade Required SEL Courses
- AP Environmental Science
- Seminar 4
Seminar 4 is the culmination of the 4-year program. Senior Internship focuses on providing students with real-world work experience, job skills and knowledge in a year-long environmentally-focused internship. Students prepare for impactful futures while exploring career pathways, reflecting on their growth, and planning their next steps.
Seminar 4 is offered as Dual Enrollment with College of Marin. Students receive the following College of Marin credit on their transcripts:
Internship 1 unit
Dual Enrollment
Students will receive 11.5 credits by graduation of dual enrollment credits upon successful completion of Seminar 2, 3, and 4.
Dual enrollment is made possible thanks to a partnership with College of Marin, a local college in Marin County.