North Catholic High School Leadership Team

Our Mission Statement

The North Catholic Leadership Team is dedicated to reducing risk-taking behaviors in elementary children, namely : drug and alcohol abuse, violent behavior, tobacco use, premarital sexual behavior, and anti-social behaviors that may result in death or injury.

It is our hope to instill healthy behaviors and attitudes in the children of the Diocese of Pittsburgh through coordinated school health education. We will serve as role models for these children by displaying wellness in the following areas: mentally and emotionally, socially, physically, and most importantly, spiritually.

FAQs

What  is Coordinated School Health Education?
It is quality health education taught sequentially in grades K-12 which follows the National Health Standards and the risk behaviors which have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control.

How does the Leadership Team attempt to reduce risk-taking behaviors?
The Team presents hands-on, interactive workshops that emphasize seven life skills. These skills include: decision-making, refusal skills,  problem solving skills, values assessment, attitudes assessment, character building, conflict resolution skills, and citizenship.

To become a member of the Leadership Team, a student must:

• Submit an application at the end of the Freshman year to Mrs. Connolly
• Gather recommendations from 3 NC faculty members
• Maintain an 85% GPA
• Have no disciplinary issues
• Sign a Leadership Contract agreeing to abstain from drugs, alcohol, tobacco and pre-marital sexual activity

Questions?  Please contact Pam Connolly, Moderator at:  Connollyp@north-catholic.org